DANCING BBQ
2346 W BEAVER ST, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904-303-3858
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2025
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink draining water directly on to floor. Person in charge reconnected a disconnected piping to waste water tank.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge provided soap.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed food truck operating with no potable running water. Person in charge removed generator from personal vehicle, primed, and connected generator to water pump. Potable running water accessible for truck by end of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 71F stored in red cooler near truck entrance. Person in charge stated chicken was purchased 2 hours prior. Person in charge went to convenience stored and purchased ice that used to cover chicken. Raw chicken (71F - Cold Holding)
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer available for ware washing. Bleach bottle was empty and was for laundry use only. Person in charge went to nearby convenience stored and purchased food-contact surface bleach. No single service items on site.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment with no potable running water. Generator had to be primed and turned on. Person in charge turned generator on and running water was provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs at temperatures of 47F in small cooler in truck. Person in charge stated he recently purchased ribs and family member was getting ice from nearby convenience store. Family arrived and added ice to cooler. Raw ribs (47F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and melted edge and no longer smooth and easily cleanable by smoker.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment utilizing a secondary smoker located 15 ft from truck. Plans show primary smoker located on back of truck and no secondary smoker. Smoker has fold out table with food items and a red cutting board stored next to it.
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person in charge exit personal vehicle wearing gloves then handle ready to eat ribs on smoker without changing gloves or washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment with no access to potable water. Person in charge turned generator on to provide access to potable water.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; raw chicken and raw ribs with temperatures of 57-61F stored in coolers on tables outside truck. Person in charge added ice to raw animal foods. No cold holding unit on truck. Container of house made juice with fresh cut mangos added at temperatures of 78F. Person in charge stated ice had melted and added more ice. Raw chicken, raw ribs (57-61F - Cold Holding) Fresh squeezed juice with cut mango (78F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a jacket and a cup stored in hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge removed items.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment utilizing a secondary smoker located 15 ft from truck. Plans show primary smoker located on back of truck and no secondary smoker. Smoker has fold out table with food items and a red cutting board stored next to it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored next to smoker.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food item with no hair restraint.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation/served directly from smoker. Observed person in charge serving cooked food items directly from smoker located 15ft from truck.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink draining water directly on to floor. Person in charge reconnected a disconnected piping to waste water tank.
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