Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
39
Score
Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of cream of chicken soup on rack in back storage area of kitchen.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food handle in dish area washing soiled dishes with bare hands then put on gloves and handle chicken in walk in cooler without washing hands between tasks.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of heavy duty detergent stored facing clean sheet pans on rack by triple sink, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. baked beans (48F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered container ruffle 2 feet deep in walk in cooler, per kitchen manager canned beans were mixed with cold sauce sometime yesterday evening and placed in walk in cooler and no other preparation has been done today.
03D-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station between bathrooms in hallway.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed cucumbers and onions stored over large container of coleslaw in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
39
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erin Banks, expired 5/26/2025 Justin Adams, expired 5/26/2025
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener in prep area, employee began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees engaged in food handling and the only manager present has an expired manager certification.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station on cook line.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under racks in prep area. Floors under fryers and warming cabinet on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet under soda machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler under service window on cook line. Also interior of warming cabinets on cook line has a build up of debris on bottom. Also interior of reach in freezer on cook line has a build up of debris. Employee began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk container of sugar under drink station in dining area. Containers of collard greens, salad mix, and shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
55
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken fingers sitting on top of fried okra in reach in freezer on cook line, both removed from original packaging, chicken moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insects around bag in box soda rack in back prep area. 1 live flying insect in cabinet under sauce station in dining area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of warmer on cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table in prep area, can opener moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station near end of cook line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box soda rack in back prep area. Under rack in prep area by walk in cooler. Also walls around bag in box soda rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill on cook line. Hood filters over cook line.
23-03-4
50
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on make line, no soap. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor or wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One wall tiles at baseboard in kitchen at end of make line is missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In double sink in prep area, raw pork thawing without running water. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf at the entrance to the prep area from the cook line over single service carry out container lids. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of dust on ceiling air vents and surrounding tiles. Build up of debris along the baseboards of kitchen and prep areas and walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution bucket at the bar counter of seasoning grinder dispensers. Operator relocated the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service utensils at pass through window not stored in one direction to ensure proper handling.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to cutting board on prep table. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles and hot box handles on the main cook line have build up of food residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table and on shelf over single service items. Operator relocated the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on top shelf of walk in cooler over food to be served to customers. Operator relocated the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and apron stored on prep table next to cutting board. Employee relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
55
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On the bottom shelf in the dry storage hallway, can of raid wasp spray stored on the shelf, operator removed the wasp spray from the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. At time of inspection, quaternary test kit to check sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets missing the color comparison chart. **Repeat Violation**
16-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on the ceiling vent over the main cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In the hallway by the entrance to the prep area of the kitchen opposite the office door, clean linens stored in the floor. Operator relocated the linens to the correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In the walk in freezer, two blue ice chill sticks stored in the floor, operator relocated the items to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the women's restroom, lid to the receptacle not attached. Operator placed lid back on to cover the receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At time of inspection, employee personal bag stored over bottles of water at the front bar counter and employee personal bag over single service aluminum foil wrap on the storage shelf at the entrance to the main kitchen line. Operator relocated all employee personal bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf in front of the walk in cooler door, clean metal bowls stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage hallway off of the prep kitchen area, container of single service tin trays stored in the floor in front of the dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, container of Brunswick stew stored on the shelf with no cover/lid. Operator placed lid on the container of stew. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of streusel sugars stored in shelf in the back storage hallway with no product label. Operator labeled the sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q.
How does Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q is inspected around two times per year on average.
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