Smoke in the City BBQ #2

2449 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211
American
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Smoke in the City BBQ #2, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Spray bottle with water unlabeled.
02D-02-4
90
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near smoker
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
74
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Garden hose
29-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
82
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink with 72F water temperature. Operator has maintenance on site to fix issue. Water temperature now at 95F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled Interior of hot box warmer with grease build up
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 14 total dead roaches in following areas inside food truck. 6 dead roaches in reach in freezer 3 dead roaches in reach in cooler 5 dead roaches on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with build up
36-73-4
67
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke in the City BBQ #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke in the City BBQ #2 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoke in the City BBQ #2?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke in the City BBQ #2.

How does Smoke in the City BBQ #2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Smoke in the City BBQ #2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Smoke in the City BBQ #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoke in the City BBQ #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke in the City BBQ #2 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 Smoke in the City BBQ #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke in the City BBQ #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.