4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

Name: 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
Address: 9220 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 78.9

9220 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2614846

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78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area. Observed one flying insect near dish pit.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter held on line on time per person in charge with no time marking. Person in charge marked appropriately during inspection.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at piping under triple sink. Person in charge added catch bucket until repair can be made. Also, "bell" portion of vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Person in charge called for repair during inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in multiple, areas of kitchen, especially in dish pit area. Also, tape observed on sections of floor in prep area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees with training expired 1.2026.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Puddings for customer self service missing minimum labeling. Person in charge moved product to non self service display.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in meat walk in cooler.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area. Person in charge states on order to be repaired.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso fresco dated 9/1 in reach in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime buildup observed on interior of ice machine.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs in warmer at 126F. Person in charge moved ribs to time during inspection.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with expired.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time, unable to provide written procedures during inspection. Inspector provided blank form.

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