JACKS BAR B QUE
691 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-460-8100
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; ribs, ground beef, brisket, turkey 47F-50F; ( - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023003528 | Oct 11, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $1,200 |
| 5--2022053967 | Aug 3, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has build up on blade. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves in reach in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar station. Operator fixed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves has build up.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bleach.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve on cook line has a little build up.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Employees has certificate #s drawn through with new #s written on them, some employees dates been drawn through and new dates added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above gloves on cookline. Person in charge removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have dust/grease on them. Shelves are rusted. On cookline.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; ribs, ground beef, brisket, turkey 47F-50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; ribs, ground beef, brisket, turkey 47F-50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On clean dish rack above 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in slaw. Person in charge removed spoon.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on side of prep table near back door, bug spray stored on floor. Employee moved spray.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On back prep table, can opener has food buildup.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat sanitizer strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, multiple bottles of yellow liquid without labels. Employee labeled bottles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil buildup in kitchen behind cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front bar on soda machine, plate between nozzles has mold-like substance.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Baseboard under triple sink and back wall behind taps has uncovered spray foam.
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.