Treemendous BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Treemendous BBQ nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Treemendous BBQ's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items with no date marking when cooked stored on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated food items were cooked 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple unsecured CO2 tanks stored outside near parking lot. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap along bottom of exterior door at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil near dumpster in parking lot.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm on cook line. Person in charge replaced with new solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat chili peppers in walk-in freezer. Not all items in commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair lid of seasoning container near three compartment sink.
14-71-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple unsecured CO2 tanks stored outside on side of establishment near parking lot.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50+ dead flying insects in flying insect trap near rear exit of kitchen. Person in charge discarded trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Grease build up on hold filters by smoker. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored under prep table on cook line. Person in charge stated powder was salt and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on soil and immediately next to fence with grassy area on other side. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through on bottom and sides of both exit doors.
35B-01-4
47
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler, manager discarded beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect near drink machine in dining area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on chicken salad in reach in cooler, employee wrote date marking on chicken salad **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt/ grass area **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on freezer door
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden Wall above triple sink
36-30-4
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over opened container of pork brisket. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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. Observed no employee on cook line able to provide proof of state approved food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to both dumpsters at rear exterior of establishment. Person in charge closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50+ dead flying insects in flying insect trap near rear exit of kitchen.
35A-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed shared restroom near soda tower with no covered waste receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on top of heating unit next to steam table. Employee jacket stored on prep table next to steam table in kitchen. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated storage locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; multiple bags of ice stored on floor in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. Multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor under storage rack in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpsters and grease receptacle stored on soil next to dumpster pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up under fans in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back kitchen area across from smoker with food debris build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cook line with no proper shielding.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on walk-in cooler door and frame soiled and in disrepair. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle sitting on triple sink identified as surface cleaner was not labeled. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen where food was being prepared. Employee removed phone. Employee bag next to shelf of seasonings in kitchen. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to warming unit behind make line of kitchen is broken and hanging, gaskets for same warmer in disrepair/torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease. Floor of walk in cooler is soiled with old food on ground.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has excessive build up of ice on floor. Manager stated technician is coming out tomorrow to fix it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers in kitchen have grease build up. Side of fryers have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two sleeved to go drink containers on ground in kitchen. Manager removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sinks, spray bottle, identified as all purpose cleaner, not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor and ceiling soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dining room storage closet, case of paper towels on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees present, no beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door, by soda station, door not self closing tightly. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Commercially processed boiled eggs in cook line reach-in cooler, dated 6/27, 11 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Commercially processed boiled eggs in cook line reach-in cooler, dated 6/27, 11 days.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. Operator stated they increased seating and were not sure about additional fee. Explained to operator new fee would be 273.00
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner has expired certificate.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In dining area, ice chute on soda dispenser has mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer does not close door. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has build up of grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up below cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has debris on bottom.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of smoker, above doors, has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain line for kitchen handwash sink leaking.
29-11-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Treemendous BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Treemendous BBQ on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Treemendous BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Treemendous BBQ.
How does Treemendous BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Treemendous BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Treemendous BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Treemendous BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Treemendous 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 Treemendous BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Treemendous BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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