Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

818 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Overview

Holy Smoke Barbeque in Jacksonville has accumulated 212 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility was shut down in August 2025 for roach activity, with inspectors documenting an emergency order after finding 24 violations including 5 high-priority issues. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $450 in fines. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting are the top recurring violations, with a notable enforcement pattern in late 2024 and August 2025.

Most recent closure: August 7, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
212Violations
1Closures
$450in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 17:08:00

Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $450.00

Disciplinary action history for Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025072832 $250.00 Aug 7, 2025 Miami (Doral)
5--2022002211 $200.00 Dec 13, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 7 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 7, 2025 and August 8, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville last inspected?
Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville last shut down?
Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 7, 2025 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 Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville had?
Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville find?
Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $450.00 in fines.
How much has Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville been fined?
Holy Smoke Barbeque LLC in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $450.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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