Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

C & J BBQ

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1312264
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10854136
DBPR license6251427

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority28-29-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, wastewater is no longer being dumped at church, but being taken off site by operator to dump at Apple Butter Cafe. Operator was advised that either the truck must transport the wastewater to the restaurant or he must arrange to have a service come to the truck to pump the wastewater out of the tanks directly. A second food truck located at the same address (Seafood Mikes #6252785). Discussed with operator to work with other truck to arrange proper disposal. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate51-22-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, no food is being stored inside kitchen at adjoining church. Operator was advised to make sure wastewater is properly disposed of. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.