MOJO BAR B QUE
1607 W UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-732-7200
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked pork at 46°. 48°. 47°. 45°. 46°. 47°. (Overnight temperatures) stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork at 46°. 48°. 47°. 45°. 46°. 47°. (Overnight temperatures) stop sale issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large. Wrapped. Bulk cooked pork cooling in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven lid.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish pit. ( leaking hose).
Dec 8, 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
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at Three compartment sink. Replaced by manger.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish machine. Cleaned by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked rice tray of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle next to single service To go containers. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple prepped
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles above reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Masking tape on make table lid.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind cook line equipment and prep line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris buildup behind cook line equipment.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler / make table with loose insulation on make table lid. Loose gasket insulation to reach in cooler / make table. Prep line equipment
Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, slaw, potato uncovered in walk in cooler.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Shredded cheese 47°, 48°, 45°, cooked potato 46°. Cut tomato 47°. Slaw 46°. 47°. Per Person In Charge items were placed about noon. Items moved to another cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler. Large, stacked pans.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table opposite grill not hold foods to 41° or below.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on box of utensils. Moved by manager
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield on ceiling light. Kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior nor reach in cooler / make table.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles. Multiple.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ac vent by Dish machine line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of cookline cooler. Standing water.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mash potatoes, cooked yesterday, 47°. (Overnight temperatures )
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes, cooked yesterday, 47°. (Overnight temperatures ) walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 110°, 125°. Items placed about 2 hours ago. Reheated to 180° by manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over condiments at dining room. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at faucet by Dish Machine.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large, stacked, covered pan during cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Dish Machine Hand wash sink station. Replaced by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at Dish Machine Hand wash sink station. Replaced by manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by frontline.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights. Kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. Multiple.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak under Three compartment sink.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle at frontline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods at make table. Slaw. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some Soiled ceiling tiles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish Machine line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation to make table. Prep line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields at ceiling lights. Kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of Bulk food containers. Soiled sides of make table coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service plates not inverted. Moved by manager
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods In walk in cooler.
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