MONROE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE/RSVP CATERERS

Name: MONROE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE/RSVP CATERERS
Address: 4838 HWY AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32254, US
Rating: 93.5

4838 HWY AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254

License #2613927

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93.5 Grade B / 100

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MONROE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE/RSVP CATERERS in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 9 minor.

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[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 48-50F in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Person in charge stated speed rack was removed from walk-in cooler to prepare other items for reheating and then returned to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken wings (48-50F - Cold Holding)
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink across from salad station.
[08B-35-4] Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Observed employee cutting raw ground beef into patty shapes without taking original plastic wrapping off. Employee was cutting through the plastic wrap so beef could maintain shape. Employee removed plastic wrapping.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door for salad cooler. Excess grease build up on hood filters on cook line.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on salad station.

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