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
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Spray bottle with water unlabeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near smoker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Garden hose
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with build up
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice build up
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled Interior of hot box warmer with grease build up
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