Jackies Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Jackies Sandwiches eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Jackies Sandwiches trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in freezer. Employee fixed storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frozen fish thawing in hand sink. Advised operator to move to 3 bay sink to thaw under running water **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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 hire. Provided form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken in plastic tub sitting on floor. Advised manager to move to sink to thaw under running water
06-01-5
67
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 85f. Hot holding for one hour on stove. Advised to reheat. Operator reheated to 167f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes observed at 51f. Above the chill line in make table
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes in cooler overnight. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy. Various cooked meats **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 hire. Operator stated they were hired 5 days ago. Provided operator with form. Operator went over form with employee and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For hamburgers on menu. Operator states customer can order undercooked. Printed sign for operator. Posted at counter**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cooking lard. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC pipe under 3Cs leaking onto floor
29-08-4
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in single door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on make table. Doesn't stay closed Gaskets on make table and single door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in cooler food debris on shelves **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Food debris on door handles Gaskets reach in chest freezers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor kitchen
36-01-4
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gizzards 47f Liver 47f Turkey breast 55f Sausage 50f Turkey breast 50f Taziki sauce 50f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gizzards 47f Liver 47f Turkey breast 55f Sausage 50f Turkey breast 50f Taziki sauce 50f **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -20F
05-05-4
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. Shredded cheese with no date mark
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard boxes used to store utensils and lids. Operator disposed of boxes **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavy buildup of food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
33-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler,ambient temperature 60° . Ice build up on coils. Operator tried to dispose of cooler during inspection, would not fit out the door. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler on cooks like holding shut. Operator is using a wire wrapped around screw to hold door shut.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water found at 112°. Informed operator and hot water was added. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
21
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler with flip top open, ham 52f and pork sausage 49/50f for 2 hours per owner. Moved to lower section of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Worked with soiled equipment and put on gloves to work with food and no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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. Printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles, tops of reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In bowl with grease. Removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jackies Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jackies Sandwiches on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jackies Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jackies Sandwiches.
How does Jackies Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Jackies Sandwiches most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Jackies Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jackies Sandwiches have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jackies Sandwiches 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 Jackies Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jackies Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.
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