Sun Deli
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Sun Deli has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Sun Deli trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm at end of inspection. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager was able to get dish machine to sanitize properly. Took test of chemical dish machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table not stored in sanitizing solution. Employee placed cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager will secure CO2 tanks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed and relocated drink. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Employee found chlorine low and changed out to refill chlorine. Too second test at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed establishment with written AOP , manager cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to make sandwich without washing hands. Spoke to manager regarding cross contamination. Manager washed hands properly.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed establishment with written AOP , manager cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to make sandwich without washing hands. Spoke to manager regarding cross contamination. Manager washed hands properly.
09-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
58
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
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. Manager did not provided a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with the manager and emailed him clean up plan handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while preparing food on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager not wearing a hair restraint while preparing sandwiches on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair erstwhile preparing food on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest reach in freezer interior soiled. Freezer located in food storage room
22-16-4
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Deli on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Deli?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sun Deli.
How does Sun Deli compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Sun Deli most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Sun Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sun Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sun Deli 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 Sun Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sun Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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