JB BOONDOCKS BAR AND GRILL
704 S LAKESHORE BLVD, Howey-In-The-Hills FL 34737 · 3523243600
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam tags not marked with last date served. -several in 90 day stack
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice machines -cutting boards on cook line are stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white boards on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -beverage cups in server station
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line across from white refrigerator -runners on sliding door reach in cooler -filters on hood suppression system -filters on ice machine are dusty
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -cook line
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machines
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in the walk in cooler
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -in unisex bathrooms
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on make table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -containers of beef in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. -under ac unit
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets and exterior sides of fryers and double oven have residue buildup
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From day prior per operator Bleu Cheese Crumbles (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From day prior per operator Bleu Cheese Crumbles (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At water filter by ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Box of bread on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Hole in or other damage to wall. Water mark on paint by wait station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cookline Reach in freezer at the end of cookline
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - onion straws (82F - Hot Holding). Operator states they are flash fried prior to serving. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control, provided form.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Chlorine 200++
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at front counter and on cook line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -salmon and other items in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind reach in coolers at bar
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on ice machine -mop sink faucet -exterior sides of fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - onion straws (82F - Hot Holding). Operator states they are flash fried prior to serving. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control, provided form.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Chlorine 200++
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at front counter and on cook line
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -class is scheduled for this weekend.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -salmon and other items in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind reach in coolers at bar
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on ice machine -mop sink faucet -exterior sides of fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from fryers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops by dessert freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 4/29/22
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in the walk in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line Manager put out
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 on cooks line Remade and then was 100ppm
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.