Kings BBQ

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kings BBQ six times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in food truck.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork on shelf over queso and potato salad in reach in cooler. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer and bottle of multi surface cleaner hanging on shelf over rinse sink containing BBQ. Bottle of cleaner on prep table with seasonings next to stove.

41-10-4

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/ Only Certified Food Manager for establishment expired 5/8/2025. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Seasonings and dry storage products blocking hand wash sink. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Operator stated all paperwork is not on unit. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Broom and dust pan on top of hot box.

42-03-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jars of pickles and peppers on floor near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pad of paper inside aluminum pan at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for both quaternary ammonium and DDBSA/Lactic Acid. Operator called representative to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

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. License number not on unit. Operator states he will get numbers. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil containers stored on top of reach in cooler in vehicle. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of bbq sauce and case of buns on floor. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kings BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kings BBQ on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kings BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kings BBQ.

How does Kings BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Kings BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Kings BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kings BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kings 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 Kings BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kings BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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