Holley's Bar B Que
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Holley's Bar B Que has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Holley's Bar B Que on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 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. Chicken strips stored on prep table 60f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employees provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For two new employees, printed and signed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Large clear container with white substance inside, manager label sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked burgers from previous day, no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on top of prep area where curly fries are stores, opened bottled water and black thermal cup, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezers personal drinks stored not identified, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At front door of establishment, gap under door. Operator in process of getting fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in kitchen leading to restroom in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handle of standing reach in cooler soiled with flour and old food.
23-03-4
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 47 rodent droppings in establishment. Approximately 32 droppings observed behind reach in cooler by front door of establishment. Approximately 15 droppings observed under A/C unit in closet by employee restroom. Operator began cleaning droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Under A/C unit in closet near employee restroom evidence of rodent nesting. Observed multiple small chewed pieces of insulation. Operator began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-21-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb outside back door is missing vaccum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager stated they have a certificate but do not have it with them currently. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee had any training at time of inspection. Manager, who was not present, stated training are in her truck.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar under prep table in kitchen was not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door of establishment has gap. Operator stated he plans to seal the door today. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
41
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only certification has expired. Operator stated current certification is in personal vehicle at another location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: All training records expired. Manager states books for training have been ordered. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside back door missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In back storage room with water heater and seasonings, observed 42 rodent droppings. In back storage room with single service items, observed 6 rodent droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing container lids, no sanitizer step. Operator had employee set up sanitizer sink, sanitized lids. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only certification has expired. Operator stated current certification is in personal vehicle at another location. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler, mac and cheese prepared yesterday, not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On shelf next to reach-in coolers, exterior of plastic containers have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No door closer on back door.
35B-03-4
47
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. At hallway storage, case of bottle water on floor. Employee moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open. Employee closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf at prep table, bulk sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can drink on prep table at cook line. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tobacco stored on reach-in freezer. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holley's Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holley's Bar B Que on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holley's Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holley's Bar B Que.
How does Holley's Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Holley's Bar B Que most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Holley's Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holley's Bar B Que have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holley's Bar B Que 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 Holley's Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holley's Bar B Que is inspected around four times per year on average.
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