Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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E&J'S BBQ

1622 SOUTH MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3571300
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10725942
DBPR license4703836

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 23, 2025 4:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 25, 2025 9:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches underneath three compartment sink, and 7 live roaches against wall next to white deep freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on prep table.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall underneath handwashing sink.

#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil stored with handle touching potato salad.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.