JENKIN'S QUALITY BAR B Q
5945 NEW KINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32209
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 15 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 5 flies flying threw kitchen
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025034906 | Feb 18, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025014337 | Dec 5, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | $600 |
| 5--2021027523 | May 26, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2017036662 | Jul 24, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $160 |
| 5--2015019979 | Apr 28, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in back storage area near mop sink. Rodent droppings were in very corner of room near water heater and hole behind water heater. Person in charge cleaned area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind water heater in back storage area.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in back storage area near mop sink. Rodent droppings were in very corner of room near water heater and hole behind water heater. Person in charge cleaned area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple portioned containers of baked beans with no date marking in standing reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf of wire rack across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair under walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle on prep table next to fryer station. Employee removed water bottle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind water heater in back storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster at rear of establishment.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Willie expired 11-2024
Jun 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 flies flying threw kitchen
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/ Willie expired 11-2024
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 127-133 Chicien124-133 turned up warmer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal items in reach in cooler no designated area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone and ear phones stored on prep area where sauces are located for ribs - purse stored on back shelf on foil pan and utensils
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Feb 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings in cabinet underneath soda tower. Cabinet is approximately 5 feet away from food prep areas. Soda tower not in use due to being in disrepair. Person in charge cleaned droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork with temperature of 51F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated pork was stored in walk-in cooler over night and walk-in cooler door was left open during prep an hour prior. Cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food build up in hand wash sink next to smoker. Employee cleaned food build up.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed; one dead rodent in trap behind cabinet underneath soda tower. Two dead roaches in trap behind cabinet underneath soda tower. Soda tower not in use due to being in disrepair. Person in charge cleaned and discarded trap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging ceiling tile near three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build around vent on ceiling tiles near three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on cutting board on drying rack across from three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table next to squeeze bottles of sauces. Employee removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to prep table by fryer station. Person in charge moved fryer oil to shelf.
Dec 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; one flying insect by hand wash sink next to soda tower in kitchen. Three flying insects around prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Flying insects observed landing on food grade paper.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings on bottom shelf of prep table next to standing reach in cooler where food grade wrapping paper is stored. Employees began cleaning area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; one pan of cooked chicken breasts in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 78-101F. Person in charge stated they were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 117-129F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 1 hour prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 87-109F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved all meats to smoker rack directly over open flames to reheat to minimum temperature of 165+. Cooked chicken breasts (78-101F - Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (117-129F - Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (87-109F - Hot Holding)
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/ Observed one certified food manager certification expired 11/05/2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink with large waste receptacle in front of and blocking access to. Person in charge moved waste receptacle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's restrooms with no lid.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table where meats are cut and portioned with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach along wall between fryers and three compartment sink. Employee cleaned dead roach from floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on grates in smoker near to-go window. Employee keys stored on shelf above prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Employee jacket stored on single service items by to-go window. Person in charge moved employee items to designated storage location.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around fryer station and three compartment sink soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. Walls behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. Employee moved fryer oil to designated storage location.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed enclosure of dumpster and grease receptacle in disrepair.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at rear of establishment.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid to grease receptacle at rear of establishment with lid open.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection.
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach on shelf to right of drink machine. One dead roach on prep shelf under meat carving station. One dead roach under soda boxes near mop sink. Person in charge discarded one under soda boxes.
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at meat station bring food contact wrapping to dish area and discard wrapping. Employee removed gloves then returned to station and donned gloves without washing hands on two different occasions. Employee was instructed to wash hands before donning gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two racks of ribs on bottom shelf of warmer at 127F. Person in charge indicated they were placed in warmer an hour prior. Employee placed ribs back on grill to heat and increased warmer temperature. Cooked ribs (127F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on back plate of beverage machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage receptacle blocking hand wash sink by fryers. Employee moved receptacle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed; no soap at hand wash sink by beverage station. No soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical employee stated was glass cleaner. Employee labeled on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up along back plate of ice machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks by kitchen door across from office unsecured. Person in charge secured all CO2 tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling in kitchen area in front of smoker.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at meat carving station grooved. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and replaced.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach on shelf to right of drink machine. One dead roach on prep shelf under meat carving station. One dead roach under soda boxes near mop sink. Person in charge discarded one under soda boxes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee video game system on brick area in front of smoker. Employee backpack on prep shelf below bread next to reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors around smoker and fryer stations with accumulation of grease and debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to fryer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage and debris on ground around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excess grease on ground around grease receptacle. Grease is pooling behind dumpster and leaking into grass.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer basket handle at fry station hanging in possible path of unintentional contact.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Handle and frame of walk in freezer soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened right dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple black crates and empty oil boxes by back door. Person in charge indicated they are used for kerosene and used grease.
May 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at walk in cooler. One live flying insect by pit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Case of ribs on shelf under prep table at 61F. Employee unsure when case was removed from refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Case of ribs on shelf under prep table at 61F. Employee unsure when case was removed from refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warming cabinet at 119F. Per employee, chicken placed in warmer approximately 3.5 hours prior. Employee placed chicken on pit grill to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two sets of utensils in hand wash sink by slicer. Employee removed utensils.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black and pink mold like substance on and around deflector plate.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging from ceiling by walk in cooler with approximately 30 dead flying insects. Manager removed and discarded fly strip.
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at left corner of pit. Two dead roaches under bag in box soda rack. Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash on ground behind and on side of dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Thick layer of grease and leaves around grease container. Exterior of grease container with thick grease build up.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container lid is open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer has grease build up.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive plastic racks and empty oil containers stored outside back exit.
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in establishment, two at front counter, 1 by mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink, missing paper towels and soap. At back handwash sink, paper towel dispenser not dispensing towels. Employee stocked soap and towels, fixed towel dispenser.
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. One employee present, hired 5 days ago, no documentation. Operator explained health responsibilities to employees and had form signed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by front counter, inside of door and top frame area soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler has build up.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, open bag of fries on floor. Employee moved.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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