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JOE'S ROLLING SMOKE STACK

1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.619.5872

Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2652428
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water tank is not an integral part of the unit (mounted on unit), talked to Robert
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 5, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 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 priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Same, owner called to transfer money from the licensing on Monday and she had to mail a check for the balance, mailed on Monday Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. He couldn't find them
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · None Time Extended
Jul 11, 2024Administrative 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water tank is not an integral part of the unit (mounted on unit), talked to Robert
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. He couldn't find them
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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. He couldn't find certificates
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Waste water tank is not an integral part of the unit (mounted on unit), talked to Robert
Basic/29-01-4/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.