Visit 01 — Complaint Partial
Jun 25, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 2001310|Public Food Service Establishment|Clay County, FloridaInspected Jun 25, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
220 PARK AVE, ORANGE PARK, FL 32073
State inspectors have documented 5 high-priority violations at 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 21 violations, including 5 high-priority and 1 Emergency Order of Closure.
Serious
17.8
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against ORANGE PARK
Scores higher than 2% of the 161 inspected restaurants in ORANGE PARK on the trailing-year record.
Against Clay County
5 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Clay County average of 2.2.
This kitchen5
County average2.2
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
14 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Jun 8, 2026
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedRoaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Mar 31, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Mar 30, 2026 — Visit 04 in this ledger.
1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Mar 30, 2026
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Oct 17, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Jun 12, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionCleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic×2
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Apr 9, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Apr 8, 2025 — Visit 08 in this ledger.
1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 08 — Complaint Full
Apr 8, 2025
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×3
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Jan 30, 2025
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
Jul 26, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Jan 22, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Jan 19, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Routine - Food
Aug 28, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 14 — Routine - Food
Aug 25, 2023
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
No live pests — roaches, rodents, flies — and no gaps that let them in: doors, screens, and outer openings must be protected. Pests move between waste areas and food-prep surfaces, carrying bacteria with them, which is why live activity is among the most serious findings on the form.
On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 4 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 2001310 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site