Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
American
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black cooler
05-09-4
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
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.
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom
22-16-4
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Same, owner called to transfer money from the licensing on Monday and she had to mail a check for the balance, mailed on Monday **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. He couldn't find them **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: None **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. He couldn't find certificates **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water tank is not an integral part of the unit (mounted on unit), talked to Robert **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. He couldn't find them **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Waste water tank is not an integral part of the unit (mounted on unit), talked to Robert **Warning**
29-01-4
55
Jul 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack.

How does Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack 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 Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack is inspected around two times per year on average.