CHARLIE AND JAKE'S BARBECUE
490 E EAU GALLIE BLVD, Indian Harbour Beach FL 32937 · 321-777-7675
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
OCT 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live small roaches in dry storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017042717 | Jul 18, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on bib for red hose in dish area
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. On drink menus. Bourbon peach smash states it uses fresh lemonade. Business is using lemonade from commercial dispenser. Operator crossed off of all menus
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips are expired or damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window is soiled
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's bathroom
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came in from back and donned gloves without washing hands first. Manager educated employee and had her wash hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in server area by drink station. Manager removed and discarded strip.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs date marked 12/28 Heavy whipping cream 12/31
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 hot dogs date 12/28, cream 12/31
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area soiled Manager had employees clean equipment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on tiles in kitchen around vents
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in bar refrigerator in poor repair.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 flying insects around trash can next to dish pit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in bar area soiled.
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. Alajandro p.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on salad station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over top of flip cooler. Educated employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hat
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler next to hot holding cabinets missing handle
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in cook line has broken tile
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled, manager had cook labeled.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light lens and walls have build up of dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen corner between wait area and cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill cooler cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 drawer cook line cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ladies room
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. First stall in ladies room is out of service. Other toilets are working.
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in dish pit area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked Brussels (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) employee states temperature was 40F at 11:30pm, may left temp due to lunch rush.
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 opened, not dated
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Manager states the company that came to fix it, had to leave to get a part, no eta on returning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose cleaner not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bucket in dining area, ceiling leaking
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light lens and walls have build up of dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen corner between wait area and cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill cooler cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 drawer cook line cooler
Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted between uses.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ladies room
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. First stall in ladies room is out of service. Other toilets are working.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher kitchen entrance by bathrooms. In recharge.
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing. Ran 0 ppm and primed 25ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork in walk in cooler dated 7/8, today is 7/19. Manager discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live small roaches in dry storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Putty knife stored in handwashing sink.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine in bar not sanitizing. Tested 2x and primed still 0ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up by condenser in walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Grill flip top cooler has standing water in bottom of cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back prep area soiled near ice machines and bread racks
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher kitchen entrance by bathrooms. In recharge.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects in wait station area near soda tower. Next routine per supervisor on duty.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish pit has green scrubber, dawn dish soap container and sign in sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink in kitchen and wait staff line.
Spray bottle not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop corn starch.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified through text current license.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containers for potatoes, coleslaw, and other food items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above food prep area has heavy build up of dust and debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe under hand wash sink leaking into bucket in prep area.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In server area, in recharge.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate22 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in dish pit are, 5 small flying insects around bread racks, 1 live flying insect in drive thru area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containers for potatoes, coleslaw, and other food items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle hanging on soda bib rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to fill pitcher with water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish pit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine in bar has excessive debris in drain pan.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade heavily soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. In dish pit area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling by inside bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above food prep area has heavy build up of dust and debris.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In employee bathroom, dish pit area, and baseboard tiles cracked or missing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Handicapped stall missing covered trash can in ladies bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In inside bar area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad heavily soiled
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease around grease receptacle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 holes in employee bathroom wall. Hole in dish pit area wall.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker has heavy build up of grease in bottom of all 3 smokers.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Water in light lens in dish pit area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in dish pit and sink by kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line. And shelving above cooked food is soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Smoker area not kept closed during disinvest hours.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored covered or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside bar fridge.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe under hand wash sink leaking into bucket in prep area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In server area, in recharge.
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.