BOB’S FAMOUS BBQ
462540 STATE ROAD 200, Yulee FL 32097 · 9045885391
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer near back door, chicken thighs/wings (110F-120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated chicken was placed in warmer 30 minutes prior. Operator put chicken back onto smoker to bring back up to temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two (2) live flying insects near three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer near back door, chicken thighs/wings (110F-120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated chicken was placed in warmer 30 minutes prior. Operator put chicken back onto smoker to bring back up to temperature.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen and at front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm, recheck 100ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm, rechecked 200ppm). Operator remade both buckets.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine for sanitizer but has quaternary test strips. Inspector provided a few test strips till proper strips can be gotten.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee stocked paper towels.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee training certificate displayed on wall photocopied.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards near stand up warmer in kitchen heavily grooved.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. To left of back door, mop stored in dirty water. Operator removed mop from water and hung up to dry.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket at front counter mixture of soap/chlorine and water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen under three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket in floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of cook line, sugar in large container not labeled. Operator added label.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat food items, in reach in cooler on front line area. Operator relocated raw pork. Observed raw pork over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken over fries in reach in freezer at end of cook line, chicken no longer commercially packaged,operator relocated raw chicken.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler on front line not date marked, operator stated it was opened on Saturday January 31st
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in food prep area.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water at establishment. Also water turned off to triple sink and hand wash sink by triple sink. Able to fill sink with hose from inside kitchen. Hand wash sink in prep area and restroom still working, but do not have hot water. Person in charge called JEA during inspection states are due to arrive today to repair.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar bin on cook line.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line shelving on cook line. Observed ripped tin foil being used to line shelves on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in food prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entrance door has large gap under it, operator has purchased all items necessary to fix it.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Exterior water pipe leaking water, operator stated that JEA has been notified, they arrived on site yesterday and are in process of fixing it.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises Observed unnecessary items on premises,in the back exterior area, old and not in use equipment.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with plastic handle that is falling apart and missing pieces of the plastic.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep table not in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin on cook line not labeled.
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside faucet with added splitter, vacuum breaker incorrectly installed at top of splitter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 Shayla, Curtis or Sholanda, all hired over 60 days ago per owner.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at kitchen handwash sink. Owner identified contents as vinegar and water and labeled the bottle.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves storing dry storage goods by three compartment sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils by steam table in standing water at 92F. Employee removed water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in outside storage shed. Owner moved cups to shelf.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded stove stored outside back exit.
Mar 21, 2025Administrative 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breakers missing on both ends of splitter on outside faucet on east side of building. Breakers missing on two faucets near triple sink in back kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back kitchen. Towels provided.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in back storage area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in front counter area drinking from cup with no lid. Drink cup discarded.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on pad around shared dumpster on east side of property.
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer near rear exit door in back kitchen, ribs 130F and chicken 118F. Both items cooked approximately 60 minutes prior. Both items removed to reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both ends of splitter on outside faucet on east side. Missing on faucets near triple sink in back kitchen. Operator states will purchase and place in breakers today.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near front counter area. Towels provided.
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. Missing for one contract food handler working today.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front counter reach in cooler, two (2) unopened employee drinks stored inside are not identified as employee beverages.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area on east side of establishment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice machine at front counter. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Open dumpster lid. Shared green dumpster on east side of establishment. Lid closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups on floor of outside shed. Cups moved and stored correctly.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On faucet over mop sink, placed back on, defective, will replace
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed at time of inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for cup in sugar in kitchen, moved
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.