Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master

5611 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

14-09-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed right next to prep table where meat is cut and served.

35B-02-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of cooler

22-16-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Lysol stored on shelf with single use napkins near triple sink. Lysol moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

41-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area.

14-09-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on shelf above bullion for greens in preparation process, triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Grabbed food **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By warmer, explained to mgr **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table above to go utensils, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f beans on table, took them out an hr ago, explained to him the reheating process, he put them in grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With chair, he moved it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. He placed some **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master.

How does Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master 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 Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar-B-Que Smoke-House Master is inspected around two times per year on average.

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