T JOHNS FAMILY BBQ
800 S MAIN ST S, Jacksonville FL 32234 · (904) 894-3352
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large reach in cooler, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated tea spilled in cooler about 1.5 hours prior so door to cooler was open to clean up mess for about 30 minutes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf above 3 compartment sink, spray bottle of purple and pink liquid not labeled.
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. Digital ambient display and ambient thermometer in cooler showing 50F-54F, actual ambient 52F.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed handle from ice.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In condiment tray on cook table, sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it was pulled from reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator discarded and made new sanitizer bucket. Rechecked 200ppm.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink. Owner removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Owner moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink filled with dawn dish spray and plastic food containers. Operator moved all items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet under three compartment sink, two spray bottles with chemicals one pink, one blue not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. By cook line, 1 plastic gallon of apple juice on the floor. Manager moved item to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen of truck.
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. One employee hired under 60 days did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of brown sugar, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Operator lifted handle out of sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of stored sugar under prep table not labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.