Jacksonville, Duval County

MOJO BAR B QUE

1607 W UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 24623025

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked pork at 46°. 48°. 47°. 45°. 46°. 47°. (Overnight temperatures) stop sale issued. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24623020

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork at 46°. 48°. 47°. 45°. 46°. 47°. (Overnight temperatures) stop sale issued. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24623022

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large. Wrapped. Bulk cooked pork cooling in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 24623023

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen

23-24-4

Detail 24623019

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven lid. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24623021

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

36-22-4

Detail 24623024

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish pit. ( leaking hose). Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 24233990

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24233989

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at Three compartment sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24233992

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish machine. Cleaned by manager.

08B-12-5

Detail 24233991

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked rice tray of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Covered by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 23933975

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle next to single service To go containers. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23933978

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple prepped Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23933972

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles above reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen

14-71-4

Detail 23933977

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Masking tape on make table lid.

36-22-4

Detail 23933976

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind cook line equipment and prep line.

36-73-4

Detail 23933974

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris buildup behind cook line equipment.

14-36-5

Detail 23933973

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler / make table with loose insulation on make table lid. Loose gasket insulation to reach in cooler / make table. Prep line equipment

08B-12-5

Detail 23933979

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, slaw , potato uncovered in walk in cooler.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23324559

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23324551

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23324553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Shredded cheese 47°, 48°, 45°, cooked potato 46°. Cut tomato 47°. Slaw 46°. 47°. Per Person In Charge items were placed about noon. Items moved to another cooler. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23324554

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Collard greens at 52°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler. Large , stacked pans.

23-24-4

Detail 23324558

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

14-74-7

Detail 23324556

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table opposite grill not hold foods to 41° or below.

40-06-5

Detail 23324555

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on box of utensils. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23324557

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield on ceiling light. Kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23324552

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior nor reach in cooler / make table.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

23-24-4

Detail 23023799

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles. Multiple. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23023800

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

36-68-5

Detail 23023801

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ac vent by Dish machine line.

23-03-4

Detail 23023796

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 23023798

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.

22-16-4

Detail 23023797

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of cookline cooler. Standing water.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

03D-01-5

Detail 22491511

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mash potatoes , cooked yesterday , 47°. (Overnight temperatures )

01B-02-5

Detail 22491519

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes, cooked yesterday , 47°. (Overnight temperatures ) walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 22491516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 110°, 125°. Items placed about 2 hours ago. Reheated to 180° by manager. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22491515

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over condiments at dining room. Moved by manager.

29-34-4

Detail 22491508

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at faucet by Dish Machine.

03D-15-4

Detail 22491513

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large, stacked , covered pan during cooling.

31B-02-4

Detail 22491509

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Dish Machine Hand wash sink station. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22491518

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at Dish Machine Hand wash sink station. Replaced by manager Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22491512

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by frontline.

23-24-4

Detail 22491517

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22491520

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22491510

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. Multiple. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22491514

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak under Three compartment sink.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

41-17-4

Detail 22118516

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle at frontline. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22118508

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods at make table. Slaw. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22118518

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.

36-34-5

Detail 22118515

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some Soiled ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22118509

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish Machine line.

14-36-5

Detail 22118517

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation to make table. Prep line. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22118512

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields at ceiling lights. Kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22118510

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of Bulk food containers. Soiled sides of make table coolers.

16-46-4

Detail 22118514

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

25-06-4

Detail 22118511

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service plates not inverted. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22118513

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods In walk in cooler.

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-45-4

Detail 21675935

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. New supply bucket installed. 100 ppm after new run. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21675934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packet of ready to eat sausage on counter at 71°. Placed about 20 mins before. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21675938

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21675941

Intermediate - 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. Emailed forms.

41-17-4

Detail 21675937

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21675943

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21675940

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty / soiled ceiling vents. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21675942

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen and Dish machine area.

14-36-5

Detail 21675936

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets to reach in cooler. Kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 21675939

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler kitchen.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 21177357

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine at 25 ppm. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 21177353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken, made yesterday, at 135° with reheat start time at 10 am. Manager intervened and reheated chicken immediately to 180°. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21177356

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac&cheese hot holding at 110°. Sweet potatoes hot holding at 100 ° Items placed about 30 mins before. Person In Charge reheated items to 190 °. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21177349

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over salt and pepper shakers at frontline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21177350

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. Only has printed papers of training but no idea which program used. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21177348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Intermittent soap dispenser at kitchen Hand Wash Sink by walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 21177352

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw made 7/5 date marked 6/5 in walk in cooler. Grits made 7/6 date marked 6/6 in walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 21177354

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Condensation drip f rom ceiling tile/vent by wait-station.

36-34-5

Detail 21177351

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty / soiled ceiling tiles above prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 21177347

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates cleaned at Dish machine , air dried by employee. Manager intervened. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21177355

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. Repeat Violation

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 20996031

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 3 flies in rear kitchen.

08A-17-6

Detail 20996039

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw salmon over ready to eat ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator discarded item. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20996034

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato 49f. Sliced cheese 48f . Lettuce 49f in reach in cooler opposite grill. Per Person In Charge: item placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20996038

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to single service to go containers at frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20996035

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.

31A-09-4

Detail 20996033

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers / utensils in Hand wash sink by Dish machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20996043

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. Multiple. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20996037

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling tile at wait-station.

12B-07-4

Detail 20996042

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20996041

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing/ used aprons over utensils , single service items in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20996040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.

16-46-4

Detail 20996044

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Repeat Violation

24-17-4

Detail 20996036

Basic - Silverware/utensils protected. Employees handling silverware/ wrapping silverware without gloves to minimize touching of food contact surface. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 20996032

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of cooked vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20996045

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at prep /Three compartment sink.

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20679808

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20679806

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand wash sink used for filing sani bucket. Manager intervened. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20679804

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.

36-34-5

Detail 20679803

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles heavily soiled. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20679810

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over clean utensils on dry rack. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20679805

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at Hand wash sink kitchen. Replaced by manger.

16-46-4

Detail 20679809

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.

22-16-4

Detail 20679807

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler by prep line.