TREEMENDOUS BBQ

Name: TREEMENDOUS BBQ
Address: 8927 HERLONG RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32210, US
Rating: 91.4

8927 HERLONG RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210

License #2614094

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91.4 Grade B / 100

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TREEMENDOUS BBQ in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.4 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 December 8, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 14 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple unsecured CO2 tanks stored outside near parking lot.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap along bottom of exterior door at rear exit of kitchen.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil near dumpster in parking lot.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items with no date marking when cooked stored on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated food items were cooked 2 days prior.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair lid of seasoning container near three compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Grease build up on hold filters by smoker.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through on bottom and sides of both exit doors.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored under prep table on cook line. Person in charge stated powder was salt and labeled accordingly.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple unsecured CO2 tanks stored outside on side of establishment near parking lot.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat chili peppers in walk-in freezer. Not all items in commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm on cook line. Person in charge replaced with new solution testing at 200ppm.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on soil and immediately next to fence with grassy area on other side.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.

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