J's Bbq

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 22, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that eating utensils are stored or displayed in kitchen line and dry storage where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

2. Feb 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Shrimp is observed to be improperly thawing in a bucket of stagnant cold water.

     Correction: Education was provided during the inspection regarding proper ways to thaw foods. DATCP food code fact sheet was provided to establishment for reference. During the inspection, the person in charge changed their procedure to have the shrimp thawing in the walk-in cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

3. Apr 7, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Apr 3, 2025 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Prepped food items in the prep cooler (such as shredded cheese and chopped tomatoes) do not have a date mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

     The warewashing machine is in disrepair and is not dispensing detergent or sanitizer automatically.

     Correction: Repair or replace the warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.

     Code 4-204.117 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     Test kits for monitoring concentration of sanitizing solutions are expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Food thermometer not calibrated properly.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Salt and other seasonings are stored in an unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

5. Nov 2, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Oct 19, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Cheese sauce that was cooked around ~9ish was observed at 118 degrees at 11:13 AM has not cooled to 70 degrees within two hours.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Ice machine is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was improperly stored inside the ice bin near the register.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The walk-in cooler door is encapsulated with black tape around the seal.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use item such as bowls, lids, cups are being stored on the floor in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Evidence of flies in kitchen.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)