C & J BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited C & J BBQ 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Largo facility scores 75, putting C & J BBQ on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
55
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on exterior of outdoor smoker
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
78
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, wastewater is no longer being dumped at church, but being taken off site by operator to dump at Apple Butter Cafe. Operator was advised that either the truck must transport the wastewater to the restaurant or he must arrange to have a service come to the truck to pump the wastewater out of the tanks directly. A second food truck located at the same address (Seafood Mikes #6252785). Discussed with operator to work with other truck to arrange proper disposal. **Time Extended**
28-29-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, no food is being stored inside kitchen at adjoining church. Operator was advised to make sure wastewater is properly disposed of. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
58
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
28-29-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside trailer **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on shelf above prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored outside. To portable plastic hot boxes containing cooked ribs stored outside of trailer, owner moved to interior of trailer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan soiled in trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4
27
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
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 - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution to sanitizer and water only
21-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed
14-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground between smoker and food truck . Reviewed with manager .
33-19-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -Dust accumulation on fan
23-03-4
47
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47 F at 12:10 pm placed in refrigerator less than 30 minutes from store . Operator placed potato salad in freezer for quick chill down recheck at 12:30 pm 40 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person purchased correct sanitizer during inspection for operator to use. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf next to spices . Operator relocated spray bottle of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board . Reviewed with operator
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Reviewed with operator
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food ( bottles of beverages ) stored on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw(47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) Discussed turning down cooler with operator Operator has hot items in reach in cooler Items were not held out of temp for more than 4 hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -50 flies on ground at outside smoker Observed grease accumulation and standing water on ground Operator began bleaching and washing ground during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed 15 flies around smoker and on ground at smoker Observed dumpster 30 yards from smoker Flies are not landing on food items **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at prep station -smoker racks have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. -at hose faucet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
29-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -shelf in reach in freezer -under bread container at ribs warmer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -zip ties used as handles for lids at steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in truck not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of water bottles on floor in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ribs warmer has accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of oven have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at prep station has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -on prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
33
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed big 6 flyer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Smoker racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes. Operator inverted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was C & J BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at C & J BBQ on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at C & J BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at C & J BBQ.
How does C & J BBQ compare to other restaurants in Largo?
C & J BBQ most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has C & J BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at C & J BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at C & J BBQ 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 C & J BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, C & J BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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