SMOKIN JOES BBQ
4050 HWY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
27-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Establishment has no running water from their well, owner stated that the well is not working. The establishment is hook up and receiving their water from their residential neighbors well. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Arrived at the establishment sign on the door read sorry closed dry well. Employee of the establishment was outside of the establishment, he stated the owner was on site and would talk to me by phone. Spoke to the owner by phone. He stated the well had collapsed and is no longer working and that he close voluntarily and will not reopen until the well is fixed. He stated he was sick and refused to meet with me and refused to let his employee sign for the callback inspection today. **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stores next to food on a shelf in the dry storage area. Employee removed the bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
27-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in freezer next to the three compartment sink torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwaves in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors. thought out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot waster heater leaking in the unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.