Smoke in the City BBQ

2449 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Smoke in the City BBQ has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rib tips in thank you Togo bags,

14-31-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

29-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coolers

05-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle on cold water at hand sink hard to turn on

29-08-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade hose attached to food truck to dispense fresh water

29-04-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has water spigots with attached hoses with no back flow preventer

29-34-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above reach in cooler in disrepair

36-32-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entry door of food truck has gap on top and bottom threshold

35B-01-4

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 with build up

22-16-4

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke in the City BBQ last inspected?

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

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke in the City BBQ.

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

Smoke in the City BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Smoke in the City BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke in the City BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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