Akel's Deli
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Akel's Deli has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Jul 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by trio,e sink, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs on Friday, opened gyro on Friday **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured it **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep area, front counter **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Cho, employee made new solution, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburgers in an open bag on shelf above cold cut in ziplock, upright freezer, operator fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
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. For new employee and wife/cash register, employee here read it, wife will read it later **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken yesterday early morning
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep counter, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep cooler by stove
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press and oven on back area
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter
21-12-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage area, wood shelves
14-06-4
41
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Akel's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Akel's Deli on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Akel's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Akel's Deli.
How does Akel's Deli compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Akel's Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Akel's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Akel's Deli have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Akel's Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Akel's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Akel's Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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