TREEMENDOUS BBQ
8927 Herlong Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32210
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt/ grass area Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on freezer door
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden Wall above triple sink
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect near drink machine in dining area Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler, manager discarded beef Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on chicken salad in reach in cooler, employee wrote date marking on chicken salad Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50+ dead flying insects in flying insect trap near rear exit of kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed shared restroom near soda tower with no covered waste receptacle.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on top of heating unit next to steam table. Employee jacket stored on prep table next to steam table in kitchen. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated storage locations. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; multiple bags of ice stored on floor in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. Multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor under storage rack in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpsters and grease receptacle stored on soil next to dumpster pad.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up under fans in walk in-freezer at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back kitchen area across from smoker with food debris build up.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cook line with no proper shielding.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on walk-in cooler door and frame soiled and in disrepair. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to both dumpsters at rear exterior of establishment. Person in charge closed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over opened container of pork brisket. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato salad and Cole slaw stored in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen with temperatures of 48-56F. Person in charge stated items in reach in cooler had finished being prepped then placed in reach in cooler and been in cooler for 4+ hours. Cooked potato salad (52-56F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48-51F - Cold Holding)
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee on cook line able to provide proof of state approved food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen where food was being prepared. Employee removed phone. Employee bag next to shelf of seasonings in kitchen. Employee removed bag. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to warming unit behind make line of kitchen is broken and hanging, gaskets for same warmer in disrepair/torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease. Floor of walk in cooler is soiled with old food on ground.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has excessive build up of ice on floor. Manager stated technician is coming out tomorrow to fix it. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers in kitchen have grease build up. Side of fryers have grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two sleeved to go drink containers on ground in kitchen. Manager removed from ground. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle sitting on triple sink identified as surface cleaner was not labeled. Manager added label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door, by soda station, door not self closing tightly. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees present, no beard guards.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor and ceiling soiled.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up on floor. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dining room storage closet, case of paper towels on floor.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sinks, spray bottle, identified as all purpose cleaner, not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).