4rivers Smokehouse
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited 4rivers Smokehouse 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
4rivers Smokehouse's latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in dishpit area.one flying insect observed in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in left sided walk in cooler. Person in charge states has work order in to corporate. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed buckets used for food storage wet nesting in kitchen. Person in charge removed to re clean and air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
29-18-4
70
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso fresco dated 9/1 in reach in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs in warmer at 126F. Person in charge moved ribs to time during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time, unable to provide written procedures during inspection. Inspector provided blank form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Multiple employees with expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in meat walk in cooler.
38-01-4
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. Puddings for customer self service missing minimum labeling. Person in charge moved product to non self service display. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area. Person in charge states on order to be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime buildup observed on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Okra in take out warmer at 111F. Recommend holding on time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Incorrect time mark for chicken per person in charge. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in small black dorm style cooler at 46F. Ambient of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge states has been in unit less than 4 hours. Moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Outside of back door, observed pet food and pet bowl. **Repeat Violation**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime buildup observed in main ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen at warmer area. Vents in back hallway ceiling with debris buildup.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Hood filters with debris buildup. Cabinet under soda dispenser with water damage/ mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
39
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on container holding bbq sauces. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Okra in warmer at to go area at 94-101F. Person in charge states utilizes within 1 hour, recommend holding on time.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In two door low boy to left of fliptop on cook line, pico, beef, rice 47-48F. Ambient temperature of unit 49F during inspection. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit, turned unit down, moved excess items to other unit holding temperature. Also, ranch in dessert cooler at 44F. Person in charge discarded. Ambient temperature of unit 45F. Also, baking walk in butter at 44-45F. Person in charge turned unit downs called for service during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Continuous monitoring system for main walk in cooler not functioning during inspection. Person in charge replaced battery and is functional by end of inspection. Per records stopped recording 9.16.24. Also random day chosen does not have cooling logs recorded all the way through process for cook chilled food.
03G-19-5
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed food bowl and two cats directly outside of back door.
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with expired CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior smoker with heavy debris buildup. Interior ceiling of ice machine with lime buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made two days ago per person in charge not properly date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy grease buildup on return vents in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in main walk in cooler damaged, missing pieces.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at soda dispenser at dining room and kitchen with mold like substance buildup. Exterior of ice chute with mold like substance buildup at dispensers. Cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with mold like substance buildup around line. Hood filters with grease buildup on main cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken at back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink observed, creating harborage for vermin. Person in charge unclogged during inspection. Is draining appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
26
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink set up at 500+ ppm. Turning strip blue. Manufacturers recommend range is 150-400ppm Person in charge diluted to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried onions held on time in lieu of temperature per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at front counter, observed one flying insect in back kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired certification. States has completed part of class.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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 has no approved Haccp for cook/ chill or rendering BBQ sauce non time/temperature control for safety. Has pending application.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 dead flying insects under cabinet at soda dispenser.
35A-06-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracking in parts of the floor in the kitchen, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed holding water and food debris. Also, observed standing water in several spots in the kitchen, Also, observed heavy dust buildup on vents by dishmachine and dry storage.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispensers in dining room with mold like substance buildup on soda plates. Also, fans in walk in cooler with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Operator needs more time to obtain from supplier. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Establishment has invoice during inspection only indicates fish is farm raised. Needs information about feed. **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Operator needs more time to obtain from supplier. **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Person in charge ordered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brisket, onions in steam table at 104-125F. No water in steam table. Person in charge discarded brisket, added water to steam table, reheated onions to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on ice at front line at 47F. Person in charge discarded. At cookline butter at 73F. Person in charge will add to time paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served smoked to internal temp of 125-135F with no proof of parasite destruction. Only part of catering menu per person in charge. Has next order this Saturday. Person in charge called provider during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of soap stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Desserts packaged onsite for customer self service missing minimum labeling.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room dispenser with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect under prep sink near warewashing area. Also, observed one flying insect in hall area near walk-in-cooler.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from two non chemical sides of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in side serving station soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at right side self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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 is vacuum sealing cooked /chilled food and holding in vacuum sealed bag for longer than 48 hours, no HACCP plan approved.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at end of prep area nearest warewashing area was removed. Employee stated hand wash sink was removed yesterday. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin and area of ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler across from prep table and in bakery area soiled. Also, gasket on reach in-freezer in bakery area soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles on reach in freezer in bakery area across from hand was sink in disrepair.
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from warewashing area.unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
45
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched head and then handled clean pan without washing hands. Discussed hand washing with employee. Employee went and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (132-133F - Hot Holding) in food warmer on cook line. Operator stated it was probably because the chickens were stacked on top of others. Operator placed tray of checking in oven and reheated back up to 165F. Also, pulled pork (110-117F - Hot Holding) in food warmer in prep area. Employee stated he recently put tray in warmer. Employee placed pork in oven and reheated to 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two Vacuum breakers missing from non chemical side of 4 way splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jeremiah CFM expired 11-29-22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near smoker soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of prep line. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in catering area and at dispenser near ice tea making station. Employee replenished paper towels at all three hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near kitchen entrance. Employee labeled spray bottle of deodorizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand wash sink at end of prep line nearest to go station.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles of reach-in cooler in kitchen across from grill in disrepair. Handles taped up with black tape. Also, handles of reach-in freezer in bakery area in disrepair-taped up **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice bin and ice chute area of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at end of prep line in disrepair/ out of order. Employee stated they are working on finding out why it continues to leak.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer in paper good storage area soiled
23-03-4
32
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4rivers Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4rivers Smokehouse on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4rivers Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 4rivers Smokehouse.
How does 4rivers Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
4rivers Smokehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 4rivers Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4rivers Smokehouse have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 4rivers 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 4rivers Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4rivers Smokehouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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