J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills

Last inspected:

704 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
Overview

J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey in the Hills averaged 6.6 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since January 2022, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 8 inspections, and approved food source violations in 6 inspections. Handwashing and hand-washing facility violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 documented 27 violations (3 intermediate, 7 basic) with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though the violation count represents a notable increase from prior routine inspections.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
157Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills: Comparison to Lake County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg 6.29 violations / inspection 6.29 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lake County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills last inspected?
J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills?
The most frequently cited violations at J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills had?
J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills find?
J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills ever been shut down?
No, J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill in Howey In The Hills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

Nearby Establishments to J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill

Poor Inspection Records Near Howey In The Hills

Stories You May Have Missed Howey In The Hills

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with J and B Boondocks Bar and Grill. How we collect and verify this data.