HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC
818 POST ST, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 9043388725
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on trash can, 1 live roach on floor near hot cabinet, approximately 30 roaches under oven near green lunch box. 2 live roaches near cooler, 2 live roaches under auto sham, 1 live under plastic cabinet, 2 live under black cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025072832 | Aug 7, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $250 |
| 5--2022002211 | Dec 13, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on opened milk carton.
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. No employee training provided.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint On employee preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water 101F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris on interior top of unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of White chest freezer is soiled with red debris.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in Double door cooler.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over premade potato salad and shredded cheese. Employee properly stored shell eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottles and soap dispenser stored in hand wash sink near triple sink.
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. No employee training provided at inspection. Establishment is currently on an open warning from previous inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with red seasoning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat Thawing at room temperature in triple sink.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf above cook line.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. No certificates provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle with Yellow solution.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on pass through window from kitchen to front service area. Manager discarded and cleaned area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, manager moved cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employees preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white reach in freezer is soiled with food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink near triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table when not in use.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood above prep line.
Aug 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on trash can, 1 live roach on floor near hot cabinet, approximately 30 roaches under oven near green lunch box. 2 live roaches near cooler, 2 live roaches under auto sham, 1 live under plastic cabinet, 2 live under black cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead on chemical storage shelf near triple sink, 4 dead under hand wash sink near register, 2 dead on floor near cooler.
Aug 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho Bug Spray stored under oven.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cooked pork and chicken stored in double door cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on trash can, 1 live roach on floor near hot cabinet, approximately 30 roaches under oven near green lunch box. 2 live roaches near cooler, 2 live roaches under auto sham, 1 live under plastic cabinet, 2 live under black cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (55F - Cooling) per manager pork was placed in cooler to cool since 4am this morning. 1:30pm currently
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (114-120F - Hot Holding) food item stored in single service warmer. Warmer not turned on. Manager lit warmer during inspection to reheat food items.
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 two days ago not date marked in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several cooking utensils stored in hand wash sink near ear triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.
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. No employee training provided at inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution stored in a spray bottle unlabeled.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead on chemical storage shelf near triple sink, 4 dead under hand wash sink near register, 2 dead on floor near cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Pans and utensils were washed and rinsed at triple sink, spoke with employee about the proper ware washing procedures which includes a sanitation step in sanitizer solution.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen area near cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Large container of bbq sauce stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of smoker shelves are soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled above fryers. Gaskets soiled on coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cutlery and napkins stored on floor near register area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf above prep table.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insects in unused small white reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small white unused cooler in service area.
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. ribs (67F - Cooling) per manager ribs were cooling since 5am- time 12:00pm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution hanging on triple sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hat or beard guard
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster is missing both lids
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage in the ground behind dumpster
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster with no lid
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer is soiled with food debris, interior of white reach in freezer is heavily soiled with red debris.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in white reach in cooler
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Employee touched ribs with his bare hands when he was questioned about the temperature of ribs.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. ribs (67F - Cooling) per manager ribs were cooling since 5am- time 12:00pm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken stored over beef in reach in freezer, manager properly stored food items
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. macaroni and cheese (62F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); food items were stored in reach in cooler. From previous day ribs (67F - Cooling) per manager ribs were cooling since 5am- time 12:00pm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni and cheese (62F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); food items were stored in reach in cooler. From previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (114F - Hot Holding); brisket (110F - Hot Holding) food items were stored in a hot holding unit. Hot holding unit was set at 120F. Manager turned hot holding unit to 140F
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. No written procedure provided, emailed operator written procedures
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution hanging on triple sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hat or beard guard
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster is missing both lids
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage in the ground behind dumpster
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster with no lid
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer is soiled with food debris, interior of white reach in freezer is heavily soiled with red debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam food storage containers stored on floor, manager properly stored containers
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in white reach in cooler
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator provided soap for hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of yellow chemicals. Person in charge labeled on site.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glasses, cups and pitchers not inverted on shelf next to hand wash sink in server area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen area, employee removed drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on shelf with dry storage food items, employee moved backpack
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching pork in reach in cooler drawer, Handle of scoop touching sugar under prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in the kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white powdery substance stored in clear bin, manager labeled container flour
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.