WICKED BARLEY BREWING CO
4100 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-379-7077
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
OCT 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by rear kitchen on floor. Killed and discarded by manger.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026039072 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by rear kitchen on floor. Killed and discarded by manger.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Moved by manager, board sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone on cutting board. Moved by manager, board sanitized.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling vents. Rear kitchen.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In use tongs stored under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation to chest freezer in rear storage.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side kitchen exit door blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager.
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP on cooked meats, cooked sauces, raw meats without approval from Tallahassee for special process or HACCp or waiver.
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 employee training expired.
Apr 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor by prep line /expo behind coolers. 2 live roaches on floor by front side of expo line between vinyl cove. 3 live roaches on floor by prep line left hand side coolers. 1 live roaches on wall by left hand side cooler. 1 live roach on floor by cook line equipment.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP on cooked meats, cooked sauces, raw meats without approval from Tallahassee for special process or HACCp or waiver. The following items in chest freezer: all frozen. Cooked pepper sauce 1/31 8 packets of cooked pork. 5 packets of cooked bacon 3 packets of cooked pork. In walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, bleach, by cleaned trays. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink stations.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP on cooked meats, cooked sauces, raw meats without approval from Tallahassee for special process or HACCp or waiver.
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 employee training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling by kitchen walkway. ( Water dripping from hole. )
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose missing cove molding. Kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty shelves. Kitchen
Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of baked items. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles / vents. Rear kitchen Hand Wash area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored under Hand Wash Sink paper towels dispenser. Moved by manger.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Boile certificate not posted. ( current).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Multiple.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink near walk in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on lid of Bulk food containers. Kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and speaker on cutting board on reach in cooler / make table. Moved by manager and sanitized.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching cooked chicken in Drawer Cooler Moved by manager.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid. Closed by manger.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Vaccum sealed pork, beef, chicken in freezer using 48 hr method with no date or time mark. Made late Sunday. Marked by manger.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per website certification expired (4/6/23)
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. boiler certificate not available. Per website certification expired (4/6/23)
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink dispenser. Multiple.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Establishment allowed dog to walk through dining room. There currently is no doggy dining ordinance with city of Jacksonville. Consult local authorities for more details.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding. Rear kitchen.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Condensation drip from AC Vent in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Loose sheet metal wall behind cook line.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In use bowls stored under towels dispenser. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle touching food. Chicken. Moved by manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. boiler certificate not available. Per website certification expired (4/6/23)
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device for Dish Machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching chicken in cooler. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Cooked beef, in ROP bag in walk in cooler date marked 3/7.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef, in ROP bag in walk in cooler date marked 3/7.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Cooked vegetables, cooked beef, in ROP bags made 3 days ago with no date mark. Date Marked by manager.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.establishment has no high temperature measurement device for Dish Machine
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding around kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table/Reach in cooler on right hand side. Hummus 50°. Dairy. 50°. Chicken. 50° cut tomato 50° Per Person In Charge placed two hrs before. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Moved by manager paper towel what Hand wash sink. Rear kitchen. Replaced by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Frontline. Marked by manager.
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. make table/Reach in cooler on right hand side of kitchen not functioning. Doors not tight fitting.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over Single Service. Rear rack. Moved by manager.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly in Rear kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding. Kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water on floor by Three compartment sink.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation water dripping from ceiling vent in kitchen by Dish Machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Minor soiled ice scoop holder. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager to cooler.
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.