WILLIE JEWELL'S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q
105 MURABELLA PARKWAY, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904-342.2373
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insects around bag in box soda rack in back prep area. 1 live flying insect in cabinet under sauce station in dining area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In kitchen, Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee added sanitizer, retested Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on prep counter. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen area, employee cigarettes, Tylenol and food items stored over sea salt and vinegar. Manager moved employee items.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with smoke residue. In prep area, ceiling vents have dust build up.
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Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, bags of onions stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, containers of cinnamon and cake flour not labeled. Manager labeled.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of cream of chicken soup on rack in back storage area of kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food handle in dish area washing soiled dishes with bare hands then put on gloves and handle chicken in walk in cooler without washing hands between tasks.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of heavy duty detergent stored facing clean sheet pans on rack by triple sink, bottle moved.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station between bathrooms in hallway.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed cucumbers and onions stored over large container of coleslaw in walk in cooler.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erin Banks, expired 5/26/2025 Justin Adams, expired 5/26/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener in prep area, employee began to clean during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees engaged in food handling and the only manager present has an expired manager certification.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under racks in prep area. Floors under fryers and warming cabinet on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet under soda machine at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler under service window on cook line. Also interior of warming cabinets on cook line has a build up of debris on bottom. Also interior of reach in freezer on cook line has a build up of debris. Employee began to clean during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Bulk container of sugar under drink station in dining area. Containers of collard greens, salad mix, and shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insects around bag in box soda rack in back prep area. 1 live flying insect in cabinet under sauce station in dining area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken fingers sitting on top of fried okra in reach in freezer on cook line, both removed from original packaging, chicken moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of warmer on cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table in prep area, can opener moved to triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station near end of cook line, employee corrected during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box soda rack in back prep area. Under rack in prep area by walk in cooler. Also walls around bag in box soda rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill on cook line. Hood filters over cook line.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on make line, no soap. Manager provided soap.
Floor or wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One wall tiles at baseboard in kitchen at end of make line is missing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In double sink in prep area, raw pork thawing without running water. Manager turned water on.
Mar 27, 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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Accumulation of debris/black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around deflector plate in large ice machine at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Container of green bell peppers, shredded cheese, cut cucumbers, and cut onions in walk in cooler. Box of corn in walk in freezer. Employee corrected during inspection.
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf at the entrance to the prep area from the cook line over single service carry out container lids. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles and hot box handles on the main cook line have build up of food residue.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table and on shelf over single service items. Operator relocated the employee beverages.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on top shelf of walk in cooler over food to be served to customers. Operator relocated the employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and apron stored on prep table next to cutting board. Employee relocated the personal items.
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of dust on ceiling air vents and surrounding tiles. Build up of debris along the baseboards of kitchen and prep areas and walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution bucket at the bar counter of seasoning grinder dispensers. Operator relocated the sanitizer.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service utensils at pass through window not stored in one direction to ensure proper handling.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to cutting board on prep table. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth.
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.