Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee
Last inspected:
415 W Washington St, Chattahoochee, FL 32324CJ's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has logged 29 inspections since 2016 with 107 total violations, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on July 28, 2017 for roach activity. Two disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines were issued. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a March 2016 inspection. Recent inspections show mixed results: proper cooking temperature violations appeared in the most recent September 2025 inspection (disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action), while a February 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with six violations including cooking temperature and food handling issues. An August 2023 inspection documented high-priority employee health reporting and allergen awareness violations. The facility's most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 resulted in no further action required.
Most recent closure: July 28, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Comparison to Gadsden County Averages
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Emergency Closure History (1)
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017036697 | $800.00 | Jul 28, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2017001471 | $160.00 | Dec 28, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee last inspected?
- Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee last shut down?
- Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee was last shut down on July 28, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee had?
- Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee find?
- Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee was most recently inspected on September 18, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee been fined?
- Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee has been fined a total of $960.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House in Chattahoochee operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Wb's Sports Bar & Grill (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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