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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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JENKIN'S QUALITY BAR B Q

5945 NEW KINGS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322092126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3572411
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10731743
DBPR license2607795

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 5, 2024 1:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2024 9:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; one flying insect by hand wash sink next to soda tower in kitchen. Three flying insects around prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Flying insects observed landing on food grade paper. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings on bottom shelf of prep table next to standing reach in cooler where food grade wrapping paper is stored. Employees began cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; one pan of cooked chicken breasts in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 78-101F. Person in charge stated they were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 117-129F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 1 hour prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 87-109F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved all meats to smoker rack directly over open flames to reheat to minimum temperature of 165+. Cooked chicken breasts (78-101F – Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (117-129F – Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (87-109F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Observed one certified food manager certification expired 11/05/2024.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink with large waste receptacle in front of and blocking access to. Person in charge moved waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's restrooms with no lid.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table where meats are cut and portioned with grooves and no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach along wall between fryers and three compartment sink. Employee cleaned dead roach from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on grates in smoker near to-go window. Employee keys stored on shelf above prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Employee jacket stored on single service items by to-go window. Person in charge moved employee items to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around fryer station and three compartment sink soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. Walls behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. Employee moved fryer oil to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic33-24-4

Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed enclosure of dumpster and grease receptacle in disrepair.

#8Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid to grease receptacle at rear of establishment with lid open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.