CLEOS SANDWICH SHOP
1430 EASTPORT RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904 757 7264
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In outside storage room reach-in freezer, raw chicken stored over plastic container of vegetable soup. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside storage room with reach-in freezer, observed approximately 52 rodent droppings total: 5 on shelves with single service cups/lids, 47 on floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep area, floor tiles cracked, missing pieces. In prep area, wall by refrigerator/freezer has hole.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, brownies and peanut brittle have no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, top of reach-in freezer has dust build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in front of and in walk-in cooler.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At front counter cook line reach-in cooler, tuna salad made yesterday dated to be discarded in 8 days. Operator changed to correct date.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign posted on wall behind front counter states hamburgers are cooked to medium rare, no consumer advisory posted. Operator had consumer advisory under counter, she posted.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on white reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in front of and in walk-in cooler.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used in door of reach-in cooler to line front of shelves.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. 2 trash cans missing lids.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, top of reach-in freezer soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in front of and in walk-in cooler.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at front counter area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed DBPR form 5030-105, choking poster to operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager stated owner has at home.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front line area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee added bleach- Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket near triple sink tested 200+ ppm. Solution discarded and replaced - tested 100ppm.
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).
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White/red to go trays in front counter area are not inverted. Manager inverted.
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.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef burgers stored on countertop by flip top cooler in front area cooked approximately 2.5 hours prior 94F. Burgers discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef burgers stored on countertop by flip top cooler in front area cooked approximately 2.5 hours prior 94F. Burgers discarded. See stop sale.
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes at triple sink and dipping jar in sanitizer water. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Jar washed and sanitized properly again.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In taco salad prep area, pitcher of ranch dressing 50F. Dressing pulled out of reach in cooler approximately 10 minutes prior. Dressing placed back in reach in cooler to cool.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager certification expired.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees working.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine in back kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Ceiling in men's restroom.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back kitchen and in walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.