4 TREES SMOKEHOUSE
1948 HENLEY RD, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904-214-3041
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since October 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 found. Two live flying insects at prep area in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach to left of oven in kitchen. Employee removed and discarded dead roach.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to the mop sink with attached hose. Operator installed vacuum breaker during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in the walk-in cooler opened on Saturday(today is Tuesday), per employee. Employee dated milk.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self-close.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved beverage to proper storage.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling above steam wells in kitchen has dust. Walls under the dish machine and triple sink are soiled. Walk-in cooler floor is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor next to fryers. Oil moved to shelving.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located on the ground.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chemical bucket was empty. New chemical installed and dishmachine tested at 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired June 1, 2025.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed wings (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); pork egg roll (56F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding) in 3 door stand up reach in cooler. All products have been in the cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed wings (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); pork egg roll (56F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding) in 3 door stand up reach in cooler. All products have been in the cooler overnight.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink at service station.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Chase H is a photocopy.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at triple sink. Operator identified contents as degreaser and labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self-close.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located on the ground.
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 food. Brownies and cheesecakes for customer self service at front counter have no labeling information.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at prep area in kitchen.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement available for Chase H., hired less than 60 days ago per person in charge.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid and yellow unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at triple sink. Person in charge identified both as containing water. Also, unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at server area prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table at breading station and on prep table in kitchen. Employees moved both beverages to proper storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint or beard guard for cook in kitchen.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in both above dishmachine has dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster placed on bare ground, not on non-absorbent surface.
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 food. Brownies and pecan pies at front counter for customer self-service have no labeling information.
No/incorrect handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signage at handwash sink by smoker reads, "Hand Wash Only".
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gasket on walk in cooler door is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine, storage racks and table stored outside left of back exit door.
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose outside back exit is missing a vacuum breaker. Operator located one and installed during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee states milk was opened on Saturday(today is Monday). Employee marked correct open date.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Beth B.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine and deflector plate has black mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach along wall at can speed rack. Employee removed and discarded dead roach.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint and beard guard.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing from wall to right of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen and under three compartment sink.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in kitchen at flip top reach in cooler, at breading bucket between the coolers, under three compartment sink and at can speed rack is soiled. Floor in walk in cooler, under speed racks storing cans and under prep table in kitchen is soiled.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple spatulas hanging above three compartment sink have pieces of rubber missing off of the food contact surface.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster is on the ground, no absorbent pads present.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster. Provided poster and employee hung poster up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of heat lamp, at heating element, has dirt/debris. Sides of cooler and warmer in between breading bucket are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service plates and cups stored on the floor at side storage room. Employee moved all to shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, container of raw shrimp stored over ready to container of chicken wings. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front warmer on cook line, pork butt 121F and ribs 108F. Items placed into warmer approximately 30 minutes prior. Ribs voluntarily discarded. Pork reheated to 173F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of blue dish soap stored on shelf below prep table in kitchen with lemon juice. Soap moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet by side exit door where green hose is attached. Faucet by ice machine in kitchen. Operator states placing breakers on today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in back kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by flip top cooler in server area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks stored on prep table near server station in front area. Drinks moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone stored on front prep table near server station. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. Walls on cook line. Walls in back prep area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is on dirt/gravel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand washing sinks in kitchen area have "hand wash only" signs. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelf below prep table near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on cook line in kitchen. Ice machine filters.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in back prep area are unsealed.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing outside on hose bibb at smoker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under fryers and under cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled. Both vents at wall in kitchen by reach in cooler are soiled. Floor and wall under/around three compartment sink is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty. Wall at back prep sink is soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by microwave. Employee moved to proper storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on cook on front line.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on the floor under back prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of stove in kitchen with grease build up. Hoods above fryers and flat grill have grease build up. Front/bottom exterior of warming unit in kitchen soiled. Sides of fryers have grease build up. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Under plating around nozzles and around ice chute on soda machine is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Owner closed lid.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.