T Johns Family BBQ

800 S Main St S, Jacksonville, FL 32234

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited T Johns Family BBQ seven times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so T Johns Family BBQ trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large reach in cooler, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated tea spilled in cooler about 1.5 hours prior so door to cooler was open to clean up mess for about 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near 3 compartment sink.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf above 3 compartment sink, spray bottle of purple and pink liquid not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Digital ambient display and ambient thermometer in cooler showing 50F-54F, actual ambient 52F.

14-74-7

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator discarded and made new sanitizer bucket. Rechecked 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In condiment tray on cook table, sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it was pulled from reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Owner moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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 one flying insect in kitchen of truck.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee hired under 60 days did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103.

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of stored sugar under prep table not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of brown sugar, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Operator lifted handle out of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with chocking flyer handout **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was T Johns Family BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T Johns Family BBQ on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T Johns Family BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T Johns Family BBQ.

How does T Johns Family BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

T Johns Family BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has T Johns Family BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T Johns Family BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at T Johns Family BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is T Johns Family BBQ inspected?

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

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