4 Trees Smokehouse
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at 4 Trees Smokehouse stretching back to 2023. 4 Trees Smokehouse was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Middleburg restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at prep area in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement available for Chase H., hired less than 60 days ago per person in charge.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid and yellow unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at triple sink. Person in charge identified both as containing water. Also, unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at server area prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table at breading station and on prep table in kitchen. Employees moved both beverages to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint or beard guard for cook in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in both above dishmachine has dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster placed on bare ground, not on non-absorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and pecan pies at front counter for customer self-service have no labeling information.
02D-03-4
Basic - No/incorrect handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signage at handwash sink by smoker reads, "Hand Wash Only".
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gasket on walk in cooler door is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine, storage racks and table stored outside left of back exit door.
33-31-5
43
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing outside on hose bibb at smoker.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under fryers and under cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled. Both vents at wall in kitchen by reach in cooler are soiled. Floor and wall under/around three compartment sink is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty. Wall at back prep sink is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by microwave. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on cook on front line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on the floor under back prep sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of stove in kitchen with grease build up. Hoods above fryers and flat grill have grease build up. Front/bottom exterior of warming unit in kitchen soiled. Sides of fryers have grease build up. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Under plating around nozzles and around ice chute on soda machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Owner closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw in reach in cooler at 52F, person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Has had door open during morning prep. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Some employees on duty with expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting in clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with heavy grease buildup between griddle and cooktop, by fryers. Ceiling with damage in room with bag in box sodas. Ceiling with paint peeling over flip top by walking. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at front line. Dust on vents in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Fan in dressing cooler with dust buildup. Debris buildup on hot holding lamp in kitchen. Door and vent of ice machine with debris buildup.
23-03-4
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Dishmachine chlorine tested at 0ppm. Owner repaired machine. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available for establishment. Provided and discussed form DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine at front service area has build up of black mold-like substance in and around the chute.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities for establishment. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate missing.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and grills has accumulation of debris. Ceiling on cook line above flip top sandwich cooler has accumulation of dust. Vent in ladies and mens restrooms have dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in kitchen have accumulation of grease. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Trees Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Trees Smokehouse on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Trees Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 4 Trees Smokehouse.
How does 4 Trees Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Middleburg?
4 Trees Smokehouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Middleburg average of 81.
Has 4 Trees Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 4 Trees Smokehouse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 4 Trees Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 4 Trees Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Trees Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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