Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

POP'S SMOKE SHED

31251 AVE A · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3633685
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10932619
DBPR license5402801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-27-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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.

#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of sanitizer not labeled at beverage station and front counter.

Basic 2

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.