WILLIE JEWELLS OLD SCHOOL BBQ/ YULEE

Name: WILLIE JEWELLS OLD SCHOOL BBQ/ YULEE
Address: 463155 SR 200 UNIT 1-2, YULEE, FL, 32097, US
Rating: 38.3

463155 SR 200 UNIT 1-2, YULEE, FL 32097

License #5501123

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

38.3 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · 14 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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WILLIE JEWELLS OLD SCHOOL BBQ/ YULEE in YULEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 18 critical, 11 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack, two (2) cans of green beans dented and one (1) can of diced tomatoes dented.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler on metal rack, trays of raw beef ribs stored over containers of house made ranch. Manager moved ranch.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance. Also, cutting board on cook line soiled ear fryers melted along edges.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed employee fill metal pitcher in handwash sink to fill steam table.
[36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under stand up ovens on cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor in mop sink area and under shelving soiled with debris. Also, ceiling fans in lobby soiled with dust build up. Also, ceiling vents in restrooms soiled with dust build up.
[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. Employee Maryella A food handler training expired 8/15/26.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed six (6) dead roaches in cabinet in lobby near server area. Manager cleaned up all dead roaches and discarded.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on small shelf next to stand up warmer in kitchen. Employee moved cellphone.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles/exterior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with black residue. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In cabinet in lobby under soda machine, container of sugar not labeled. Manager had employee label container.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of cook line, butter (98F - Hot Holding). Manager stated it was melted approximately 1 hour prior. Butter put on flat top grill to bring temperature up. Inspector also spoke with manager about time as a public health control.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated she pulled out of cooler and stocked reach in cooler approximately 20 minutes prior.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four new employees hired less than 60 days no proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Manager had new employees present during inspection fill out form.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line grooved/warped/melted.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On bottom shelf of table next to stand up warmer unit, employee drink in pan with sleeves of to go cup lids. Operator moved drink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf next to warming unit, employee cellphone on shelf with single service gloves. Employee removed cellphone.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on clean dish rack stacked before properly air drying.
[36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling fans and vents in dining room soiled with dust build up. Also, ceiling vents in both restrooms soiled with dust build up. Also, floor under dry storage racks soiled with debris. Also, ceiling vents in dish area soiled with dust build up.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease trap on grass behind dumpster enclosure.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, around nozzles on soda machine in lobby soiled with build up.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Lid open.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple bags of commercially processed mac and cheese in prep sink in cold standing water. Employee turned on cold water.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cellphone then put glove on, grab to go bowl and scoop sour cream into bowl for customer. No handwash.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At keg reach in cooler behind bar, ranch (49F - Cold Holding). Ranch has been in cooler approx. 2 hours.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warming unit, sausage stew (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (109F - Hot Holding). Operator items had been in warming for approximately 2 hours. Operator turned up warming unit.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink near server station, pitcher in sink. Operator moved pitcher. Also, ice bucket on handwash sink in bar area. Operator moved ice bucket.
[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. Employee Leslie A food handler training expired 1/25/26.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on ice machine deflection plate at entrance of bar area.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed syrup soda box at entrance to prep area that was in use being held together by duct tape. Operator removed box with tape.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table in bar area. Operator moved drink to a designated area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on food prep table in bar area. Operator moved the jacket to a designated area.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle outside behind dumpster is on grass
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris inside microwave. Operator had microwave cleaned and wiped out.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at Hand wash sink, locate between restrooms in lobby area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet washing cloth on food prep table by cutting board not in use on cook line Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of turkey gravy. Observed 1 dented can of peaches
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed one small flying insect near soda syrup boxes.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of fried green tomatoes in same metal container as raw hamburger no longer commercially packaged. Operator moved green tomatoes from pan and placed then in acceptable storage.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch in keg beer reach in cooler area at 48F, operator stated that the ranch had been placed there an hour ago, operator took ranch and placed it in walk in cooler, Observed ranch at 45F in ice bath at entrance of bar area, operator added ice to cover cups .
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in holding smoker oven, Turkey was at 118F, operator states that it had been hot holding for approximately an hour, operator turned up temperature in oven. After 30 min a 2nd temp was taken at 167F
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles stored over ranch and single service items near pass through window, at wait station. Operator moved spray bottles to proper storage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line is heavily stained.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket in handwash sink in bar area. Operator took buck out of the sink.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on online menu, asked operator if they serve raw meat upon customer request and the operator states that they do. informed operator that they needed a consumer advisory on all menus. Operator called corporate and stated that it will get corrected today.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by door in ware wash area, operator stated that it was degreaser and placed a label on it

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in dry storage area, two dented cans of beans. Cans removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee plaid shirt stored on dry food storage rack in kitchen. Shirt moved and stored correctly.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food. Employee in back prep area portioning food.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop sink area.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle stored on dirt/grass behind dumpster. Manager spoke with maintenance to help get receptacle relocated.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Set of tongs on handle of warming cabinet on cook line. Tongs removed.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment. Manager spoke with maintenance to help find drain plug.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler at bar top. Manager states will be ordered.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf in dry storage area, foil containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw pork stored over containers of ranch dressing. Items moved and stored correctly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line in front of steam well. Interior of warming cabinet (left) on cook line.