TREEMENDOUS BBQ
8927 HERLONG RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
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 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over opened container of pork brisket. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F – Cold Holding)
Intermediate 1
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. Observed no employee on cook line able to provide proof of state approved food handler training. **Warning**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50+ dead flying insects in flying insect trap near rear exit of kitchen.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed shared restroom near soda tower with no covered waste receptacle.
40-06-5Basic – 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 top of heating unit next to steam table. Employee jacket stored on prep table next to steam table in kitchen. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated storage locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed; multiple bags of ice stored on floor in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. Multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor under storage rack in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpsters and grease receptacle stored on soil next to dumpster pad.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up under fans in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back kitchen area across from smoker with food debris build up.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cook line with no proper shielding.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on walk-in cooler door and frame soiled and in disrepair. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to both dumpsters at rear exterior of establishment. Person in charge closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:23 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.