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TOM JENKINS BBQ

1236 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 6 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1617704
Grade history
FEB 24
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens (117F - Hot Holding) and baked beans (132F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. Operator put foods inside oven to reheat to 165F for hot hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certifications expired June of 2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents in dining area soiled
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Front flip top,cooler gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Quart tested 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm). Operator remade to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens (117F - Hot Holding) and baked beans (132F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. Operator put foods inside oven to reheat to 165F for hot hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in cooler - raw ribs stored over cooked chicken. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (126F - Hot Holding) at cookline. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put food in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in Reach-in Cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.