Jacks Bar B Que
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Jacks Bar B Que stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical St. Augustine restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has build up on blade. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar station. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve on cook line has a little build up.
22-16-4
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Employees has certificate #s drawn through with new #s written on them, some employees dates been drawn through and new dates added. **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. Salsa in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have dust/grease on them. Shelves are rusted. On cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above gloves on cookline. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; ribs, ground beef, brisket, turkey 47F-50F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; ribs, ground beef, brisket, turkey 47F-50F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On clean dish rack above 3 compartment sink.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in slaw. Person in charge removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on side of prep table near back door, bug spray stored on floor. Employee moved spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat sanitizer strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, multiple bottles of yellow liquid without labels. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On back prep table, can opener has food buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil buildup in kitchen behind cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front bar on soda machine, plate between nozzles has mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Baseboard under triple sink and back wall behind taps has uncovered spray foam.
36-30-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Behind brewery bar observed bottle of sanitizer and cleaner stored hanging over togo boxes. Operator moved bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In open bar area under bar top, observed two rodent droppings under handwash sink in back right corner. In open bar area under bar top, observed five rodent droppings under three compartment sink in back left corner. Operator cleaned all droppings and area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink threaded faucet observed no vacuum breaker present.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Behind brewery bar observed simply green stored under handwash sink. Behind bar in pool table area observed two cans of wasp pesticide stored under handwash sink. Operator removed chemicals during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In brewery storage area observed bag of flaked rice stored on floor. Operator moved rice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In reach-in cooler on cook line observed scoop handle touching slaw. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacks Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacks Bar B Que on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacks Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jacks Bar B Que.
How does Jacks Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Jacks Bar B Que most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Jacks Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jacks Bar B Que have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jacks Bar B Que 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 Jacks Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacks Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.
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