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CJ'S KITCHEN BAR & BBQ SMOKE HOUSE

415 W WASHINGTON ST, Chattahoochee FL 32324

Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3000234
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F, tomatoes 52F. Less than 4 hours per operator than 4 hours, food was iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2017036697Jul 28, 2017Aug 22, 2017$800
6--2017001471Dec 28, 2016Feb 21, 2017$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at bar sink, manager replaced with new towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at the bar. Manager put soap at hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall and ceiling behind grill on cooks line soiled with food debris and grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover by walk in cooler.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone at food service station by food. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of tools inside hand wash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F, tomatoes 52F. Less than 4 hours per operator than 4 hours, food was iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel polish stored on shelf above condiments. Hand sanitizer on serving table.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays facing upward at wait station.
Basic/25-06-4

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.