4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
9220 BAYMEADOWS ROAD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In two door low boy to left of fliptop on cook line, pico, beef, rice 47-48F. Ambient temperature of unit 49F during inspection. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit, turned unit down, moved excess items to other unit holding temperature. Also, ranch in dessert cooler at 44F. Person in charge discarded. Ambient temperature of unit 45F. Also, baking walk in butter at 44-45F. Person in charge turned unit downs called for service during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Okra in warmer at to go area at 94-101F. Person in charge states utilizes within 1 hour, recommend holding on time.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on container holding bbq sauces. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
03G-19-5Intermediate – Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Continuous monitoring system for main walk in cooler not functioning during inspection. Person in charge replaced battery and is functional by end of inspection. Per records stopped recording 9.16.24. Also random day chosen does not have cooling logs recorded all the way through process for cook chilled food.
35A-11-4Intermediate – Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals – food/water bowls provided outside. Observed food bowl and two cats directly outside of back door.
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ One manager with expired CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior smoker with heavy debris buildup. Interior ceiling of ice machine with lime buildup.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made two days ago per person in charge not properly date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy grease buildup on return vents in kitchen.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in main walk in cooler damaged, missing pieces.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at soda dispenser at dining room and kitchen with mold like substance buildup. Exterior of ice chute with mold like substance buildup at dispensers. Cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with mold like substance buildup around line. Hood filters with grease buildup on main cook line.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken at back door.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink observed, creating harborage for vermin. Person in charge unclogged during inspection. Is draining appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:36 PM.
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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.