Holy Smoke Barbeque

723 Mcduff Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Holy Smoke Barbeque four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Holy Smoke Barbeque dates to Apr 24, 2024.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board

22-02-4

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. No written procedures provided, emailed operator clean up procedures **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on exterior of microwaves

23-03-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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. No employee training provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Manager is at the dentist and is requesting for additional time for training to be completed. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f Mac and cheese and 60f cooked pork left on table, explained time as public health control, he placed it in smoker **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Potato salad 60-61F, cooked ribs 60F **Admin Complaint**

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. On by prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Two flies in kitchen area **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On splitter

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey leg in foil on shelf above raw fish in upright freezer, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things on it, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Just ran out, he got more from store **Corrective Action Taken**

22-38-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces in container, mgr placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe for handsink, container to catch it, faucet in triple sink dripping too

29-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On prep table

21-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer

22-16-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink draining slow

29-08-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mgr placed napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink, stand next to handsink, exterior of container with salt

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder under table

02D-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer basket

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Smoke Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Smoke Barbeque on file is from Apr 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Smoke Barbeque?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Smoke Barbeque.

How does Holy Smoke Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Holy Smoke Barbeque most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Holy Smoke Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holy Smoke Barbeque have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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