Adams Sandwich Shoppe
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
55
Score
Adams Sandwich Shoppe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Adams Sandwich Shoppe was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats in walk in cooler not date marked. Opened few days ago.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in gravy. Walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at ice machine area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging ceiling above reach in freezer frontline. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Frontline. Rear dry goods. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of gravy in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. unsecured ice cream freezer on dining room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
55
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over dairy in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors by cook line. Grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Rear wall in disrepair. Rear door frame. Wall in disrepair by ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Ice machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Frontline dipper well not running. Standing water. 77°.
10-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured Freezer in dining area.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stain / ceiling damage in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in bathroom. Cleaned by manager.
35A-03-4
50
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
45
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark on deli meats in walk in cooler. Opened few days ago.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in unisex restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : hallway **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Unisex restroom dirty.
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered deli meats in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty wall . walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
21-12-4
58
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen by prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler / make table. sausage. sliced cheese. (46F - Cold Holding). Per Person In Charge , large fan blowing at prep table. Owner moved fan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors . Rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice creme tubs at front line freezer
08B-12-5
55
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat : roast beef. Deli ham prepped few days ago not date mark. marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in kitchen and rear storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall edge in poor repair. Rear kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen or other areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certification expired March. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: At callback : test taken, still waiting for result. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler. Opened Ham, deli meats not date marked. Opened few days ago per Person In Charge. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certification expired March. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in frontline Hand wash sink. Large bucket in rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor. Numerous locations. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen and rear area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sour odor by walk in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers . Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Single Service cups on floor in rear dry goods. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered pasta in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
33
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to obtain **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to get. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors multiple areas throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to clean **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to clean **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Rear wall by water heater in dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to clean **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at multiple throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: At callback :time needed to clean. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: At callback :time needed to clean **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to bottled drinks at frontline. Moved by manager.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment, food containers in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made few days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in chicken salad. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Numerous throughout.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked / Brocken floor tiles. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair. By rear exit.
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights. Rear kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Frontline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped single service cups on floor in rear dry goods area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor. Frontline.
21-38-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adams Sandwich Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adams Sandwich Shoppe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adams Sandwich Shoppe?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Adams Sandwich Shoppe.
How does Adams Sandwich Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Adams Sandwich Shoppe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Adams Sandwich Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Adams Sandwich Shoppe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Adams Sandwich Shoppe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Adams Sandwich Shoppe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adams Sandwich Shoppe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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