WOODY'S BAR BQ
5930 POWERS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.683-7010
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
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 0ppm. Supply bucket low on chlorine. Replaced by manger.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet by pit and outside faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine blocked by tray on sink. Moved by manager.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen. ( recent paint job on kitchen floor )
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by prep line cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop holder.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn loose walk in cooler gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled residue buildup on top of food container bucket. Rear kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler at prep line kitchen.
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Person In Charge reset Dish machine. 100 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation walk in cooler /walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. cookline. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty walk in cooler fan guard.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 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. (Service company called. )
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Carton raw eggs over box lemons in walk in cooler Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Dish machine line Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Sanitizer. Marked by manger.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Turned on by manager. (turned off due to leak. )
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging/ loose ceiling tiles. Kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles. Above kitchen prep line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken / missing cove molding tiles. Dish machine line. Kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Loose fitting walk in cooler. Walk in freezer. Door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing, broken floor tile. Dish machine line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets loose, torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water In. Reach in cooler. Opposite grill.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty ceiling fan. Kitchen.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of garlic powder under paper towels dispenser at Hand Wash Sink Moved by manager.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink faucet. Kitchen
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium set up. 300 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Carton of raw shell eggs above cooked corn I walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at kitchen faucet and outside faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of degreaser at rear kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at prep line Hand Wash Sink turned off.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple missing and Broken cove molding in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door in poor repair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair. Dish machine line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose walk in cooler /walk in freezer insulation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 pans of ribs (24 racks ) at 49°, 50°, 51° 54°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of ribs (24 racks ) at 49°, 50°, 51° 54°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures).
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large, covered pans of food during cooling
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's and women's restroom doors left open during food prep service.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing / broken cove molding by Dish machine line.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusty interior of prep line microwave.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor by walk in freezer / cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair by Dish machine line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor walk in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door has loose / torn insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler by prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler and base of drawer cooler. Kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor drip leak at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand wash sink.
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. Missing / broken cove molding by Dish Machine line and kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door not adequately closing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by kitchen cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation n door of walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of dairy in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ribs thawing in standing water in prep sink. Water turned on by manager.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil items in Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle kitchen. Marked by manager.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine. Per employee. Work in progress to fix leak.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. multiple.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen and storage area
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler gaskets and door in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Near cookline.
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.