POP'S SMOKE SHED
31251 AVE A · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (55F – Cold Holding) stored on top of containers at flip top at front line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (119F – Hot Holding) at hot box. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Employee began reheating product. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottles of quaternary ammonium solution at 500 ppm. Employee added water to solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in sink at cook line and spray bottle hanging from hand sink at front counter.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Andrew and Steven hired for 1 year, no proof of employee training.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of sanitizer not labeled at beverage station and front counter.
Basic 2
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.