How many health inspections has HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC had?

HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC ever been shut down?

Yes, HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC

818 POST ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HOLYSMOKE BARBEQUE LLC · License: SEA2607498

HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC in Jacksonville, FL has 24 inspections on record with 166 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

166Violations

1Closures

Data current as of August 7, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 7, 2025	Roach activity	17:08:00

Inspection History (24)

May 28, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Dec 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 22, 2024 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 19, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 24, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 10, 2023 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 10, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC had?: HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC ever been shut down?: Yes, HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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