Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TOP POT & K BBQ

1780 WELLS RD. · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670188
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13535796
DBPR license2001427

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at service station handwash sink. Manager replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid at prep table. Manager identified contents as degreaser and labeled bottle. Also, unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in service station. Manager identified contents as Lysol and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in rice in dry storage. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up on floor and on cooling unit in walk-in freezer. Manager states repair is scheduled for tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in water in the walk-in cooler at 36F. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall to right of bag in box soda rack is soiled. Fan guards in right walk-in cooler have dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.