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BAR-B-Q STICKS

BAR-B-Q STICKS located in NEPTUNE BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Lemon Street
Florida, 32266
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942528

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand washing sink leaking into open bucket, in disrepair.
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Employee hung mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade bags used to wrap up raw pork. Manager removed bags from raw pork. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702558

  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730469

  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking 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. Observed raw shell eggs over raw pork , chicken and beef. Manager removed raw shell eggs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit for using bleach.

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8589453

  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed dim lighting at 3 compartment sink and cooking area.

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8589419

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351678

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed ceiling and walls with accumulation of grease buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled. Observed gasket on white chest freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed excessive smoke in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked rice at 118F made at 12pm Second temperature at 90F. Observed Chicken sticks (80F - Cooling Holding) Cooked noodles (79F - Cooling Holding) Took second temperature chicken sticks at 74F and noodles at 75F. Manager continue to keep the items in the deep freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sticks on table at 56F. Observed cooked rice at 118F. Rice was cooked at 12 PM. Observed chicken and beef sticks at 80F sitting on table next to window to cool. Manager stated he cooked them at 12 and left out during lunch peak. Manager placed beef and chicken sticks in deep freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer basket's deeply soiled Repeat Violation