Woody's Bar B Q

1301 N Orange Ave Ste 103, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Woody's Bar B Q has 13 inspections in the public record. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Green Cove Springs average 83, so Woody's Bar B Q trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chemical container is empty. Employee made phone call to obtain more product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open case of steaks stored on top of cornbread in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training available for two out of ten employees needing training. Also, certification expired on 6/1/2025 for Selina D.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle reaches a maximum of 99F.
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back right and interior lid with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in far left corner of kitchen. Employee removed and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Door knob missing from back exit door leaving a large hole open to the outside.
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in the bottoms of the beer cooler in the bar and the fliptop reach in cooler in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive equipment/furniture stored out back exit. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 56F. Cook states has been in the cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Ribs at 54F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook states placed in unit from walk in cooler 1.5 hours prior. Ribs moved to stand up reach in cooler. Corn on the cob on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 49F. Cook states corn placed in unit from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. Cook moved corn to another cold holding unit. Cheese in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 56F. Cook states has been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. Raw chicken in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per cook, chicken placed in unit from walk in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Cook moved chicken to stand up reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of detergent/disinfectant stored directly against/beside batter breading and bbq seasoning.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen with heavy soiling. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink between restrooms and in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides, back and deflector plate of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Interior of reach in freezer by dish machine has debris in the bottom of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of sugar in service station.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above expo window and wall below those vents have dust/debris. Floor under kitchen equipment and under soda machine is soiled. Vent and wall below in women's restroom to right interior. Left wall at steam table area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Very tall grass/weeds out back exit to left of back door and around storage shed and dumpsters.
33-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interiors of microwave at prep area and oven at prep area have accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Exterior of toaster and kitchen smoker/oven have accumulation of debris. Exterior of microwave in prep area is soiled. Top of prep table under and around the microwave has accumulation of debris. One blue dish rack in dish room with heavy black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive equipment, materials, supplies stored outside back exit.
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to men's restroom is not tight fitting with a large gap when door is closed. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
33
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Case of open chocolate chips in walk in cooler has green and white mold-like growth in chips. Also, walk in cooler has multiple stop sales issued due to temperature abuse.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at back prep, opened catfish stored over chopped collards. Manager rearranged products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 132 rodent droppings observed: 49 in bus tub on clean storage rack in dish room 1 on lid on clean storage rack in dish room 26 under storage rack in dish room 13 under soda rack and utility sink 6 under storage rack by smoker 2 in container with cleaners on rack by smoker 23 under prep table across from clean pot rack 3 under ice machine 6 under back prep table 2 under prep table in kitchen 1 under three compartment sink in bar **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee bring dirty dishes to dish room then get pitchers and filled with ice and beverages without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 52F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Per cook, cheese taken from walk in cooler approximately one hour prior. Cook placed cheese in another unit to cool. Temperature taken 30 minutes later at 39F. Also, in walk in cooler, wings (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); roast (47F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F/45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (48F - Cold Holding); peas (44F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dog (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). All products, per manager have been in cooler overnight, unable to determine when products went out of temperature. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer on cook line with excess of debris. Two speed racks in walk in cooler have white mold-like substance. Plastic shelf liner on top left in walk in cooler has black mold-like growth. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by utility sink in prep area. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine sides and deflector plate with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bin of sugar on server line. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing at back smoker. Ceiling tile in women's restroom in disrepair/falling down.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen prep table has groove marks and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table at bag in box soda rack. Manager removed and discarded roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned beverage on back prep table. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked plastic cups at soda station on server line have water between the cups. Also, stacked clean inserts on rack in dish room have water between inserts.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer drawers on cook line are difficult to open and close and are misaligned, do not close properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep table soiled. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unnecessary equipment/items stored outside back exit.
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula hanging on clean storage rack in dish room in disrepair, rubber from sides missing.
14-12-4
18
May 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
39
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of chili on rack with dent at the seam of the can. Employee removed chili from rack during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed pan of raw burger patties stored over multiple pans of cooked ribs. Operator moved burgers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemical stored hanging on rack over multiple bags of bread. Employee removed bottle during inspection. Observed bottle of chemical without label on shelf near back door. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb outside back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attach to reach-in cooler heavily stained. Observed interior of ice machine bin with heavy mold-like substance buildup. Observed interior of microwave on prep table with heavy buildup. **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/ Observed no certified manager on duty with more than four employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some certificates not available for employees hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed mens bathroom door is not self closing and womens bathroom door does not close completely. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator turned bucket over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board hanging on shelves with large groove.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed dish washer and prep cook with no hair restraint. Operator provided employees hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup behind ice machine and under shelves near back door.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged or missing throughout the kitchen area including the walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator was unable to supply previous inspection report.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles on reach-in coolers on cook line with buildup. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with debris buildup. Observed reach-in coolers on cook line with heavily soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed outer door from dining room with closer not attached to door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry between uses. Operator hung mop up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woody's Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Woody's Bar B Q on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Woody's Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Woody's Bar B Q.

How does Woody's Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?

Woody's Bar B Q most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.

Has Woody's Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woody's Bar B Q have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Woody's Bar B Q 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 Woody's Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Woody's Bar B Q is inspected around four times per year on average.