4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
220 PARK AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.375-2069
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in establishment; 6 live flying insects located by triple sink. 4 were observed in back of prep area in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026033574 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $800 |
| 5--2025046200 | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Four live flying insects observed in the dishroom by storage rack.
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked corn under establishment's HACCP plan has a two day refrigerated hold time. Six bags of cooked corn in the walk-in cooler dated with preparation date of 6/4/26 and an expiration date of 6/6/26 12:38pm. Today is 6/8/26.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in seasoning on make line. Operator removed the bowl.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior bottom of ovens on make line with food debris. Interior bottom of smokers in prep area have food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door by smokers has the self-closing device disconnected.
Mar 31, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Eighteen live flying insects observed in the following areas; 11 live flying insects under dishroom tables 1 live flying insect at back buffet area 1 live flying insect at chest freezer by back exit 5 live flying insects at covered outdoor mop sink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion rings in pan in front of grill at 78F. Per manager, onion rings prepared one hour prior. Manager voluntarily discarded onion rings.
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is installed at top of added splitter to mop sink. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Multiple containers with multiple bags not individually labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top around chute area in ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Seven dead insects in sticky trap in dry storage room.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Baked beans packaged yesterday do not have any labeling information. Also, cooling of same baked beans not recorded on temperature log for yesterday.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on reach in cooler door at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager removed tongs to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interiors of both stand up smokers have build up of food debris/grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in kitchen reach in cooler. Manager removed beverage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings by smokers not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table in prep area, bottle of bleach and spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to bags of grits. Manager removed chemicals from shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bucket of BBQ sauce on prep table near dish, plastic to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed bowl from product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above sauce rack in back kitchen has build up of dust.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of reach in cooler at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both standup smokers have build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill soiled with build up food debris. Also, all hood filters soiled with grease. Also, on soda machine in lobby around soda nozzles soiled.
Apr 9, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. A total of 20 flying insects observed in the following areas; 7 live flying insects to left of dishmachine 1 live flying insect at kitchen handwash sink 1 live flying insect at front counter 3 live flying insects at employee restroom 4 live flying insects on spouts of two different sauce bottles on dining room table by restrooms 2 live flying insects on the outside of sauce bottle on dining room table by restrooms 2 live flying insects on paper towels at dining room table by restrooms
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings in cabinets below soda machine at outside dining area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two live flying insects observed on the spouts of two different sauce bottles on dining table by restrooms.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Burnt ends in pan with no heat applied at front counter at 89F. Per employee, ends have been on the counter since 10:30. Temperature taken at 3:17.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Burnt ends in pan with no heat applied at front counter at 89F. Per employee, ends have been on the counter since 10:30. Temperature taken at 3:17.
Spray bottle/container containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled drip cut with blue liquid under prep table. Manager identified as dish soap and labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cabinets below soda below soda machine in outside service area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on front line beverage cooler door. Handle on reach in cooler next to fryers missing, creating sharp edges.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interiors of both stand up smokers have build up of grease/food debris.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion rings (79F - Hot Holding) on shelf below flat grill and chicken tenders (122F - Hot Holding) in left hot holding unit in kitchen. Per employee, onion rings prepared 20 minutes prior and chicken prepared 1.5 hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded both products.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back exit door, vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium. Establishment has pH strips.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on cook in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in freezer in kitchen is broken creating sharp edges around handle area.
Jul 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed onions in warming unit in kitchen at127F. Per manager, onions placed in warmer 1.5 hours prior. Manager heated sautéed onions to 164F.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Two hand wash sinks have a drain line emptying water into the sink form portable temporary air conditioning units.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for cook prepping and seasoning meats.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle area of reach in freezer by fryers is missing/broken with handle area in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in reach in cooler behind serving line at front counter.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in establishment; 6 live flying insects located by triple sink. 4 were observed in back of prep area in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork (88F - Hot Holding) sitting on counter without heat lamp, for over one hour, per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener was soiled. Operator cleaned blade.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging by sealing hot products-green beans, baked beans, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, corn and pulled chicken into sealed bags then cooling in packaging. All products are held for 7 days except corn which has a 2 day expiration. Per operator, HACCP plan submitted. Inspector verified HACCP plan was received by the division and currently awaiting approval.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct taped door handle on reach in cooler behind buffet line.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the for customer. Self service baked goods placed on counter of to go window did not have dates or product identification. Operator decided to no longer make the baked goods self serviced. 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar was not labeled. Operator put label on.
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects at clean dish storage rack by hand wash sink in dish room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pastry with cream cheese filling in display case at front counter at 52F. Per operator, pastries placed in case approximately 45 minutes prior. Operator moved pastries to freezer. Retemp 20 minutes later at 34F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in prep area has build up of slimy substance around the interior ice chute. Ice dispenser chute in lobby has black mold-like substance in interior of chute.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging by sealing hot products-green beans, baked beans, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, corn and pulled chicken into sealed bags then cooling in packaging. All products are held for 7 days except corn which has a 2 day expiration. Per operator, HACCP plan submitted. Inspector verified HACCP plan was received by the division and currently awaiting approval.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one expired employee training certificate. Also, some certificates have incorrect expiration date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above tea prep area with accumulation of debris. Vent above three compartment sink with accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid on chocolate base container repaired with duct tape.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield cover missing on unshielded bulbs above storage rack in back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in kitchen have grease build up. Walk in cooler at sweet shop gasket is soiled. Gasket on reach in freezer near rear exit is soiled. Gasket on meat walk in cooler is soiled. Lobby and outdoor soda machine has build up around nozzle area on under plating. Gasket on main walk in cooler soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two whole turkeys being thawed in prep sink with no running water. Operator moved both to walk in cooler.
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