Dancing BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Dancing BBQ has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment operating with no potable running water” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Dancing BBQ on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment with no potable running water. Generator had to be primed and turned on. Person in charge turned generator on and running water was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs at temperatures of 47F in small cooler in truck. Person in charge stated he recently purchased ribs and family member was getting ice from nearby convenience store. Family arrived and added ice to cooler. Raw ribs (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and melted edge and no longer smooth and easily cleanable by smoker. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
64
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment with no access to potable water. Person in charge turned generator on to provide access to potable water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; raw chicken and raw ribs with temperatures of 57-61F stored in coolers on tables outside truck. Person in charge added ice to raw animal foods. No cold holding unit on truck. Container of house made juice with fresh cut mangos added at temperatures of 78F. Person in charge stated ice had melted and added more ice. Raw chicken, raw ribs (57-61F - Cold Holding) Fresh squeezed juice with cut mango (78F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person in charge exit personal vehicle wearing gloves then handle ready to eat ribs on smoker without changing gloves or washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a jacket and a cup stored in hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment utilizing a secondary smoker located 15 ft from truck. Plans show primary smoker located on back of truck and no secondary smoker. Smoker has fold out table with food items and a red cutting board stored next to it. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation/served directly from smoker. Observed person in charge serving cooked food items directly from smoker located 15ft from truck. **Warning**
08B-60-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored next to smoker.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food item with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink draining water directly on to floor. Person in charge reconnected a disconnected piping to waste water tank. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dancing BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dancing BBQ on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dancing BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating with no potable running water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dancing BBQ.
How does Dancing BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Dancing BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Dancing BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dancing BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dancing BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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