C & J BBQ
13351 117TH ST N, LARGO, FL 33778
License #6251427
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →C & J BBQ in LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- [21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with chlorine
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
- [35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- [29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
C & J BBQ looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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