Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville
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245 Riverside Avenue #195, Jacksonville, FL 32202Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville has accumulated 173 violations across 24 inspections since 2021, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—nearly 40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Food contact surface violations have been cited in at least 9 inspections, making this a persistent compliance issue. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including in the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Handwashing procedure violations and proper cooking temperature violations were documented in the September 24, 2025 licensing inspection. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions—January 28, 2021, January 24, 2022, and August 25, 2025—all citing use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. A Warning was issued following the August 25, 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 resulted in 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville had?
- Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville find?
- Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Little Joe's Cafe by Akel's in Jacksonville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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