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C & J BBQ

C & J BBQ located in LARGO has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

13351 117TH ST N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906781

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles soiled
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on exterior of outdoor smoker

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479964

  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10854136

  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 28-29-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, wastewater is no longer being dumped at church, but being taken off site by operator to dump at Apple Butter Cafe. Operator was advised that either the truck must transport the wastewater to the restaurant or he must arrange to have a service come to the truck to pump the wastewater out of the tanks directly. A second food truck located at the same address (Seafood Mikes #6252785). Discussed with operator to work with other truck to arrange proper disposal. **Time Extended**
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Per operator, no food is being stored inside kitchen at adjoining church. Operator was advised to make sure wastewater is properly disposed of. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812140

  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 28-29-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728555

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. To portable plastic hot boxes containing cooked ribs stored outside of trailer, owner moved to interior of trailer Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trailer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan soiled in trailer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside trailer Warning
  • 28-29-5:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Truck is currently parked on property owned by Shiloh M B Church. The church currently holds a Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Per owner, wastewater is being dumped at the church. Owner was advised of alternative options for proper disposal of wastewater. Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on shelf above prep line, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Per owner, food truck is temporarily storing food inside kitchen at Shiloh M B Church which holds a valid Dept of Health license #52-48-02352. Owner was advised the church is an unapproved commissary and cannot be used for food storage, food prep, ware washing or obtaining utilities. Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728372

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
  • 45-01-4:- From initial inspection : No portable fire extinguisher present by exit door . For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8710087

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground between smoker and food truck . Reviewed with manager .
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -Dust accumulation on fan
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution to sanitizer and water only
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • 45-01-4:No portable fire extinguisher present by exit door . For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8332357

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( bottles of beverages ) stored on floor in kitchen
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person purchased correct sanitizer during inspection for operator to use. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47 F at 12:10 pm placed in refrigerator less than 30 minutes from store . Operator placed potato salad in freezer for quick chill down recheck at 12:30 pm 40 F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf next to spices . Operator relocated spray bottle of cleaner Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board . Reviewed with operator
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Reviewed with operator

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451056

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining used in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on MFDV. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Food truck floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Light bulbs out in front of MFDV
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and sides of equipment have an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fat fryer, warmer, and steam table.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 3:28pm Mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); collard greens (50F - Cold Holding); baked beans (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items reach-in freezer. Re temp at 4:00pm Mac and Cheese 43f Collard greens 43f Asked beans 43f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200ppm. Operator replaced chlorine source, reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site