C & J BBQ
13351 117TH ST N, Largo FL 33778 · 727-678-4428
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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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 1 live fly inside trailer
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with chlorine
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on exterior of outdoor smoker
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Jun 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside trailer
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on shelf above prep line, removed
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food stored outside. To portable plastic hot boxes containing cooked ribs stored outside of trailer, owner moved to interior of trailer
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan soiled in trailer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed
- From initial inspection : No portable fire extinguisher present by exit door. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Garbage on the ground between smoker and food truck. Reviewed with manager.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -Dust accumulation on fan
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution to sanitizer and water only
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed
No portable fire extinguisher present by exit door. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13255 118 ST N, Largo — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person purchased correct sanitizer during inspection for operator to use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47 F at 12:10 pm placed in refrigerator less than 30 minutes from store. Operator placed potato salad in freezer for quick chill down recheck at 12:30 pm 40 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf next to spices. Operator relocated spray bottle of cleaner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board. Reviewed with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Reviewed with operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food ( bottles of beverages ) stored on floor in kitchen
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13255 118 ST N, Largo — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 3:28pm Mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); collard greens (50F - Cold Holding); baked beans (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items reach-in freezer. Re temp at 4:00pm Mac and Cheese 43f Collard greens 43f Asked beans 43f
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200ppm. Operator replaced chlorine source, reading 50ppm.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining used in reach-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on MFDV.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Food truck floor.
Light not functioning. Light bulbs out in front of MFDV
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and sides of equipment have an accumulation of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fat fryer, warmer, and steam table.
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.