TOP POT & K BBQ
1780 WELLS RD. · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called earlier today for service but machine was being used to wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed dishes put away from dish machine at beginning of inspection. Establishment will use machine to wash /rinse and three compartment sink was set up to sanitize dishes after wash/rinse cycles until repair is complete. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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. At beginning of inspection, inspector observed at least five employees engaged in food handling. No certified food manager was present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing two employee food handler certifications.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under counter in service station. Employee identified as "Lysol" and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor in dry storage room. Employee moved buckets to shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer and middle walk on cooler door gaskets are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. Employee closed both lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large piece of unused equipment and miscellaneous items stored outside back exit. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sauce walk in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee elevated wiping cloth solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.