4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
9220 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.302.1563
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 dead flying insects under cabinet at soda dispenser.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area. Observed one flying insect near dish pit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter held on line on time per person in charge with no time marking. Person in charge marked appropriately during inspection.
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. Several employees with training expired 1.2026.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in multiple, areas of kitchen, especially in dish pit area. Also, tape observed on sections of floor in prep area.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at piping under triple sink. Person in charge added catch bucket until repair can be made. Also, "bell" portion of vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Person in charge called for repair during inspection.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in dishpit area.one flying insect observed in kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed buckets used for food storage wet nesting in kitchen. Person in charge removed to re clean and air dry.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in left sided walk in cooler. Person in charge states has work order in to corporate.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso fresco dated 9/1 in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs in warmer at 126F. Person in charge moved ribs to time during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time, unable to provide written procedures during inspection. Inspector provided blank form.
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. Multiple employees with expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime buildup observed on interior of ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area. Person in charge states on order to be repaired.
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. Puddings for customer self service missing minimum labeling. Person in charge moved product to non self service display.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in meat walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at back door.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in small black dorm style cooler at 46F. Ambient of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge states has been in unit less than 4 hours. Moved to other unit holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Incorrect time mark for chicken per person in charge. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Okra in take out warmer at 111F. Recommend holding on time.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Outside of back door, observed pet food and pet bowl.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime buildup observed in main ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen at warmer area. Vents in back hallway ceiling with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Hood filters with debris buildup. Cabinet under soda dispenser with water damage/ mold like substance buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on container holding bbq sauces. Person in charge removed.
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.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed food bowl and two cats directly outside of back door.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy grease buildup on return vents in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in main walk in cooler damaged, missing pieces.
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken at back door.
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.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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 one flying insect at front counter, observed one flying insect in back kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried onions held on time in lieu of temperature per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink set up at 500+ ppm. Turning strip blue. Manufacturers recommend range is 150-400ppm Person in charge diluted to 400ppm.
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 CFM with expired certification. States has completed part of class.
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 has no approved Haccp for cook/ chill or rendering BBQ sauce non time/temperature control for safety. Has pending application.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 dead flying insects under cabinet at soda dispenser.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracking in parts of the floor in the kitchen, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed holding water and food debris. Also, observed standing water in several spots in the kitchen, Also, observed heavy dust buildup on vents by dishmachine and dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispensers in dining room with mold like substance buildup on soda plates. Also, fans in walk in cooler with debris buildup.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection.
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection.
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on ice at front line at 47F. Person in charge discarded. At cookline butter at 73F. Person in charge will add to time paperwork.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brisket, onions in steam table at 104-125F. No water in steam table. Person in charge discarded brisket, added water to steam table, reheated onions to 165F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Person in charge ordered during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of soap stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed.
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. Desserts packaged onsite for customer self service missing minimum labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room dispenser with mold like substance buildup.
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.