BAR-B-Q STICKS
120 1/2 LEMON ST, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904.249.4466
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork, raw beef and raw chicken stored over frozen uncooked pork and chicken lumpia. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station on cook line missing employee handwashing sign. Inspector will provide Employee handwashing sign.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade bags used to wrap up raw pork. Manager removed bags from raw pork.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand washing sink leaking into open bucket, in disrepair.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw pork, chicken and beef. Manager removed raw shell eggs and stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit for using bleach.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked rice at 118F made at 12pm Second temperature at 90F. Observed Chicken sticks (80F - Cooling Holding) Cooked noodles (79F - Cooling Holding) Took second temperature chicken sticks at 74F and noodles at 75F. Manager continue to keep the items in the deep freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sticks on table at 56F. Observed cooked rice at 118F. Rice was cooked at 12 PM. Observed chicken and beef sticks at 80F sitting on table next to window to cool. Manager stated he cooked them at 12 and left out during lunch peak. Manager placed beef and chicken sticks in deep freezer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer basket's deeply soiled
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed ceiling and walls with accumulation of grease buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled. Observed gasket on white chest freezer soiled.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed excessive smoke in kitchen.
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.