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DRUM'S OLD FASHIONED BBQ

1446 N MYRTLE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904.525.9901

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2608918
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024 paid at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink by mop sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on front prep table.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024 paid at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samuel Johnson jr 5-23-18
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezer near restroom entrance, rusting.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in back reach-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor. Operator inverted.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator not able to locate any current employee training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · Operator stated they have books on order thru Lawrence Yancy. Verified books are on order. Time Extended

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.