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C & J BBQ

13351 117TH ST N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1312264
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10728555
DBPR license6251427

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside trailer **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority28-29-5

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on shelf above prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate51-22-4

Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. To portable plastic hot boxes containing cooked ribs stored outside of trailer, owner moved to interior of trailer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan soiled in trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.