4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9220 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 322564Rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville has accumulated 176 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. The facility has faced recurring administrative complaints, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with a pattern of high-priority violations cited in nearly every inspection over the past three years. Top violations include improper sewage disposal, employee health reporting failures, and missing consumer advisories. A 2015 fire inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone, which was corrected on-site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher near smokers, manager put extinguisher from office near smokers **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville last inspected?
- 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville had?
- 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville find?
- 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, 4rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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