Desert Rider Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Desert Rider Sandwich Shop has 10 inspections in the public record. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Desert Rider Sandwich Shop on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Same, hasn't paid. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Richard Hazouri took test on 3/2/20 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Working on scheduling it **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 10f in reach in cooler at 40f
05-05-4
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 **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Some items not in procedure, she wrote them down **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by burner
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By prep reach in cooler, **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chl in bucket, employee placed more, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf on wall by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, posted it by employee **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on food counter, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 chl, test strip almost black, employee diluted it, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24, owner paid while inspecting **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
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. Milk opened on Friday
02C-03-5
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 one new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For foods at cook line
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler,
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By door in ladies restroom
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in prep cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board, employee placed it in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
33
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then got bowl and scooped grits, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cooked onions and cheese sitting on ice, employee added water to do proper ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Half and half, employees wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine in bucket, very dark blue, almost black **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In triple sink after she cracked eggs, explained to her and she washed in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies restroom, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. One new employees, he read it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter, employee placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by reach in cooler, also gaskets in reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On white powder, removed by employee **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On white powder, removed by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On counter above food, one open drink at cook line, discarded and employee moved other to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
26
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desert Rider Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desert Rider Sandwich Shop on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desert Rider Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Desert Rider Sandwich Shop.
How does Desert Rider Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Desert Rider Sandwich Shop most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Desert Rider Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Desert Rider Sandwich Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Desert Rider Sandwich Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Desert Rider Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Rider Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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