Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JAY'S SMOKIN' BBQ

10175 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1146 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3726032
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764525
DBPR license1802110

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed green onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 16 ounces of milk expired with date of 10/20/26. Operator discarded the food item.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at make table across Deep Fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Executive Chef: Robert Shaw.

Basic 4

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard preparing food at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food items at kitchen.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table inoperable. Observed filled with ice. Food items on ice bath at Make Table.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled above Reach in Freezer across Stove. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.