Jungle Queen BBQ
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Jungle Queen BBQ stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the old walk in cooler dry storage area, sanitizer spray, stainless steel spray and butane were stored over chicken breading and dry mustard. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the outside walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of flour, two bowls were stored and used to dispense the product. The bowls were removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no solid doors on kitchen windows, food prep windows, and food prep area doors. Doors made of mesh material. Kitchen and food prep/ dish washing area not fully enclosed room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed no solid doors on kitchen windows, food prep windows, and food prep area doors. Doors made of mesh material. Kitchen and food prep/ dish washing area not fully enclosed room. **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth in food prep and kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed walls not smooth in food prep and kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-30-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects inside food prep area; landing on soiled linens in linen hamper.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed holes in screen doors throughout food prep and dish wash area; small, live, flying insects present, landing on soiled linen hamper next to screen door in food prep area, adjacent to walk in cooler.
35B-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth in food prep and kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank unsecured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no solid doors on kitchen windows, food prep windows, and food prep area doors. Doors made of mesh material. Kitchen and food prep/ dish washing area not fully enclosed room.
35B-04-4
61
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Establishment not open for business at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to oven in kitchen. Wall behind 4 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jungle Queen BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jungle Queen BBQ on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Jungle Queen BBQ compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Jungle Queen BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Jungle Queen BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jungle Queen BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jungle Queen BBQ 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 Jungle Queen BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jungle Queen BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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