Cleos Sandwich Shop

1430 Eastport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

American

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cleos Sandwich Shop has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Cheese held on ice, ice level below half of container. Employee stated cheese out for a half hour, moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 2 employee certificates have dates that have faded and are no longer legible. Manager stated they both are within the last year.

53B-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, top of reach-in freezer soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used in door of reach-in cooler to line front of shelves.

14-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, sugar in plastic container has scoop handle touching product.

10-01-5

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. 2 trash cans missing lids.

33-15-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in front of and in walk-in cooler.

36-02-5

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket near triple sink tested 200+ ppm. Solution discarded and replaced - tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of white reach in cooler near grill in kitchen is showing wear with cracks and uneven surface. Drain boards in triple sink area are showing rust and cracks. Duct tape used to repair ice machine near walk in cooler in kitchen (uneven surfaces). **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White/red to go trays in front counter area are not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in front of and inside of walk in cooler in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by oven as evidenced by ice inside. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing sink procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ice machine in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back kitchen and inside walk in cooler of back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cleos Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cleos Sandwich Shop on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cleos Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cleos Sandwich Shop.

How does Cleos Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Cleos Sandwich Shop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Cleos Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cleos Sandwich Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cleos Sandwich Shop 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 Cleos Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cleos Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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