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J&J BAR-B-QUE

2505 MANATEE AVE E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-730-0814

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5150492
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 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
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Person in charge read and signed agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed beef and pork date marked 6/15/24. Person in charge stated that was when he froze the product. Person in charge stated it placed in reach in cooler on 9/17/24 and date marked accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.