Smoke in the City BBQ # 3

2449 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Garden hose

29-04-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of cabbage on floor in kitchen

08B-47-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind equipments

36-73-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has wrong decal displayed and two different wrong license number 2652539 and 5550056 for old operator displayed on exterior. Operator said this is what they sent him and he will follow up with Tallahassee to get new decal

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. Operator has wrong decal displayed and two different wrong license number 2652539 and 5550056 for old operator displayed on exterior. Operator will remove and place correct license number

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

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 of reach in cooler

22-16-4

May 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Smoke in the City BBQ # 3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 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 # 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke in the City BBQ # 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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