Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q

5945 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322092126
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited seven times.

Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in back storage area near mop sink. Rodent droppings were in very corner of room near water heater and hole behind water heater. Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At callback observed no rodent droppings. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind water heater in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At callback observed wall in disrepair behind soda machine. Person in charge stated wall and water piping in process of being repaired. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Willie expired 11-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 flies flying threw kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Willie expired 11-2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over prep area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 127-133 Chicien124-133 turned up warmer **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone and ear phones stored on prep area where sauces are located for ribs - purse stored on back shelf on foil pan and utensils
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal items in reach in cooler no designated area
08B-49-4
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; one flying insect by hand wash sink next to soda tower in kitchen. Three flying insects around prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Flying insects observed landing on food grade paper. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings on bottom shelf of prep table next to standing reach in cooler where food grade wrapping paper is stored. Employees began cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; one pan of cooked chicken breasts in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 78-101F. Person in charge stated they were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 117-129F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 1 hour prior. One pan of cooked ribs in heating unit next to standing reach in cooler with temperatures of 87-109F. Person in charge stated cooked ribs were placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved all meats to smoker rack directly over open flames to reheat to minimum temperature of 165+. Cooked chicken breasts (78-101F - Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (117-129F - Hot Holding); Cooked ribs (87-109F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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/ Observed one certified food manager certification expired 11/05/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink with large waste receptacle in front of and blocking access to. Person in charge moved waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's restrooms with no lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table where meats are cut and portioned with grooves and no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach along wall between fryers and three compartment sink. Employee cleaned dead roach from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on grates in smoker near to-go window. Employee keys stored on shelf above prep table where meats are cut and portioned. Employee jacket stored on single service items by to-go window. Person in charge moved employee items to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around fryer station and three compartment sink soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. Walls behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. Employee moved fryer oil to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed enclosure of dumpster and grease receptacle in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid to grease receptacle at rear of establishment with lid open.
33-29-4
33
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At this callback observed; four flying insects in dry storage area. Four flying insects at meat carving station. Three flying insects by drink machine by front counter. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At this callback observed; one flying insect by soda machine. Three flying insects in dry storage area by soda boxes. One flying insect in dining area. Person in charge eliminated one flying insect during callback. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At this callback observed; four flying insects in dry storage area. Four flying insects at meat carving station. Three flying insects by drink machine by front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach on shelf to right of drink machine. One dead roach on prep shelf under meat carving station. One dead roach under soda boxes near mop sink. Person in charge discarded one under soda boxes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At this callback observed; one dead roach on shelf under meat carving station. One dead roach on shelf to right of drink machine by front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two racks of ribs on bottom shelf of warmer at 127F. Person in charge indicated they were placed in warmer an hour prior. Employee placed ribs back on grill to heat and increased warmer temperature. Cooked ribs (127F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at meat station bring food contact wrapping to dish area and discard wrapping. Employee removed gloves then returned to station and donned gloves without washing hands on two different occasions. Employee was instructed to wash hands before donning gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six flying insects in dry storage area near soda boxes. Two flying insects near drink machine by front counter. Three flying insects near fryers by to go window. Person in charge disposed of two flying insects by dry storage area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage receptacle blocking hand wash sink by fryers. Employee moved receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical employee stated was glass cleaner. Employee labeled on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on back plate of beverage machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed; no soap at hand wash sink by beverage station. No soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up along back plate of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks by kitchen door across from office unsecured. Person in charge secured all CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling in kitchen area in front of smoker.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at meat carving station grooved. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach on shelf to right of drink machine. One dead roach on prep shelf under meat carving station. One dead roach under soda boxes near mop sink. Person in charge discarded one under soda boxes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee video game system on brick area in front of smoker . Employee backpack on prep shelf below bread next to reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors around smoker and fryer stations with accumulation of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage and debris on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excess grease on ground around grease receptacle. Grease is pooling behind dumpster and leaking into grass. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer basket handle at fry station hanging in possible path of unintentional contact.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Handle and frame of walk in freezer soiled. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened right dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple black crates and empty oil boxes by back door. Person in charge indicated they are used for kerosene and used grease. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
18
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at walk in cooler. One live flying insect by pit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Case of ribs on shelf under prep table at 61F. Employee unsure when case was removed from refrigeration.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Case of ribs on shelf under prep table at 61F. Employee unsure when case was removed from refrigeration.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warming cabinet at 119F. Per employee, chicken placed in warmer approximately 3.5 hours prior. Employee placed chicken on pit grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two sets of utensils in hand wash sink by slicer. Employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black and pink mold like substance on and around deflector plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging from ceiling by walk in cooler with approximately 30 dead flying insects. Manager removed and discarded fly strip. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at left corner of pit. Two dead roaches under bag in box soda rack. Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash on ground behind and on side of dumpster.
33-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Thick layer of grease and leaves around grease container. Exterior of grease container with thick grease build up.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container lid is open.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer has grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive plastic racks and empty oil containers stored outside back exit.
33-31-5
29
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in establishment, two at front counter, 1 by mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink, missing paper towels and soap. At back handwash sink, paper towel dispenser not dispensing towels. Employee stocked soap and towels, fixed towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. One employee present, hired 5 days ago, no documentation. Operator explained health responsibilities to employees and had form signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by front counter, inside of door and top frame area soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, open bag of fries on floor. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors, walls and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen area, ceiling light covers and air vents have dust build up. Also, fly fan at back door has dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: No change at callback. Person in Charge stated they have contracted someone to clean ceilings and waiting on them to schedule. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach-in cooler at make station, bag of raw beef identified as personal, stored over slaw dressing. Employee moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb at side of pit missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front handwash sink blocked by bread racks. Employee moved Also, knife in handwash sink by triple sinks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink, no soap or towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used in sugar container across from triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of white reach-in cooler at make station. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on bagged bread at make station. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor cover missing and/or in disrepair. Mat at smoker torn, no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen area, ceiling light covers and air vents have dust build up. Also, fly fan at back door has dust build up. **Warning**
36-73-4
41
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q.

How does Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q 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 Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q is inspected around six times per year on average.