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SMOKE IN THE CITY BBQ #2

2449 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD NORTH, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904-705-7286

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2651952
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 14 total dead roaches in following areas inside food truck. 6 dead roaches in reach in freezer 3 dead roaches in reach in cooler 5 dead roaches on floor
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Spray bottle with water unlabeled.
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near smoker
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Garden hose
High priority/29-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink with 72F water temperature. Operator has maintenance on site to fix issue. Water temperature now at 95F
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 14 total dead roaches in following areas inside food truck. 6 dead roaches in reach in freezer 3 dead roaches in reach in cooler 5 dead roaches on floor
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with build up
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice build up
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled Interior of hot box warmer with grease build up
Basic/22-16-4

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.