AMERICAN SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
10204 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 321-239-2930
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door reach-in cooler, pico (53F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated multiple hot items added to cooler in last half hour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of hot holding box has bui,d up of food debris and residue.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach-in cooler, package of raw bacon stored over cooked brisket. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door reach-in cooler, milk (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door has been opened continuously for prep/set up.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has form, no documentation employees have been told their responsibilities. Operator explained to employees and form signed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Coca-Cola reach in cooler, package of raw ground beef sitting on top of package of pork loin. Items moved and stored correctly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above prep counter, brown to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb at back of space missing backflow preventer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed operator handwash sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator has spray bottle of water and vinegar not labeled. Operator labeled.
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.