SMOKIN JOES BBQ
4050 HWY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (47°F – Cold Holding); potato salad (47°F – Cold Holding) in prep cooler. Observed coleslaw (47°F – Cold Holding); greens (47°F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (47°F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Owner stated items were in coolers less than 4 hours, owner moved items to other coolers. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach under prep cooler near stove. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days with no food safety certification. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking present during inspection. **Warning**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade encrusted with excess food debris. **Warning**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under reach in coolers near 3 compartment sink. Observed 10 dead roaches under front counter. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on each of 2 glue traps under reach in cooler behind front counter. Observed 2 dead roaches in the woman's restroom in storage room. **Admin Complaint**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed inside of microwave with excessive encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.