J&J Bar-B-Que

2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at J&J Bar-B-Que stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.Person in charge read and signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed beef and pork date marked 6/15/24. Person in charge stated that was when he froze the product. Person in charge stated it placed in reach in cooler on 9/17/24 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-04-5

Apr 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 14, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in food truck next to grill single service items stored upright. Person in charge inverted single service items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J&J Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J&J Bar-B-Que on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does J&J Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

J&J Bar-B-Que most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has J&J Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J&J Bar-B-Que have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J&J 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 J&J Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J&J Bar-B-Que is inspected around three times per year on average.

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