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RJ'S 2002 RESTAURANT

937 BAREFOOT BLVD SUITE C, Barefoot Bay FL 32976 · 772.664.4463

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504191
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023053746Jun 21, 2023Apr 2, 2024$400
4--2024004197Oct 30, 2023Mar 18, 2024$200
4--2019022657Mar 19, 2019May 20, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has no vacuum breaker with hose attached and coiled up inside basin.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with food debris upper track near blade sharpener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict on menu with no reminder that eggs are served undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-04-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda and coffee makers server line not dated.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom back office.
Basic/32-12-6
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Zapper installed over dump sink on server line, educated staff.
Basic/35B-06-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table on cook line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Small reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. Exterior walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer back storage room soiled with dried red substance on door shelves.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two upright freezer in back storage room rusted and pitted bottom shelves in both.
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue pitcher on server line with sugar inside no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sauerkraut
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food. 2 door reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs. Cook forgot
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket door walk in cooler Gasket reach in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets salad make table
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bucket of sanitizer was low changed bucket 75ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Forgot to mark eggs
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom in back. Multisex bathroom
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach small chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Pancake mix
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 reach in freezers
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach small make table
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered. Fries in chest freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nina
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Case rice pudding in cans by ice machine
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in cooler door Bottom of walk in cooler door Gaskets on all reach in freezers but 1 Gasket ice machine
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All but 1 reach in freezers
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment out back
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in cooler door Bottom of walk in cooler door Gasket ice machine Gasket reach in chest freezer by bathrooms
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes. Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All 3 reach in freezers in dry storage
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Basic/23-03-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Out back under awning. Several items
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot roast in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated it would be not be used within 24hours
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooks line flip top unit 2. Walk in cooler door frame rusted
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Gas cans, toilets and other items stored in outside rear storage
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under salamander
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading "0", advised to remake bucket
Basic/21-07-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.shakers with spices not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. Meatloaf cooling for 3 hrs over 70F.
High priority/03D-01-5/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (49F - Cold Holding); ham (70F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (54F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding)rechecked temperature ham 47° turkey 40° cold holding, seafood salad 45 cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook stated removed from cooler 30 minutes ago. Moved back into reach in cooler.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage found at 78F for 2 hours, advised manager to rapid heat to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing pages
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot roast in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated it would be not be used within 24hours
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Hanging from cooks apron
Basic/21-19-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooks line flip top unit 2. Walk in cooler door frame rusted
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Gas cans, toilets and other items stored in outside rear storage
Basic/33-31-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under salamander
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading "0", advised to remake bucket
Basic/21-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.shakers with spices not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5

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.