Backwood Meat Smokerz

1625 County Road 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259

American

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Backwood Meat Smokerz four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for St. Johns sits at 69, putting Backwood Meat Smokerz on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler inside food truck.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bottom of smoker.

23-03-4

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under triple sink and rack under service window.

36-73-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 118f ribs on table and 120f Mac and cheese, employee placed them in smoker to heat up **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above sauces, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwich **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container in container on floor

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backwood Meat Smokerz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backwood Meat Smokerz on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Backwood Meat Smokerz compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?

Backwood Meat Smokerz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Johns average of 69.

Has Backwood Meat Smokerz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Backwood Meat Smokerz have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backwood Meat Smokerz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Backwood Meat Smokerz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backwood Meat Smokerz is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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