HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC
818 POST ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32204
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho Bug Spray stored under oven.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cooked pork and chicken stored in double door cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on trash can, 1 live roach on floor near hot cabinet, approximately 30 roaches under oven near green lunch box. 2 live roaches near cooler, 2 live roaches under auto sham, 1 live under plastic cabinet, 2 live under black cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (55F – Cooling) per manager pork was placed in cooler to cool since 4am this morning. 1:30pm currently
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (114-120F – Hot Holding) food item stored in single service warmer. Warmer not turned on. Manager lit warmer during inspection to reheat food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago not date marked in cooler.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several cooking utensils stored in hand wash sink near ear triple sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided at inspection. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution stored in a spray bottle unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead on chemical storage shelf near triple sink, 4 dead under hand wash sink near register, 2 dead on floor near cooler.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Pans and utensils were washed and rinsed at triple sink, spoke with employee about the proper ware washing procedures which includes a sanitation step in sanitizer solution.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen area near cooking equipment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Large container of bbq sauce stored on floor.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of smoker shelves are soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled above fryers. Gaskets soiled on coolers.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cutlery and napkins stored on floor near register area.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf above prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.