Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SMITTY'S SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL

12830 US HWY 301 · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33525

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3307469
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8216441
DBPR license6102162

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 5, 2023 10:44 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 6, 2023 3:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested two times at 0 ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat eggs walk in cooler. Raw pork over cooked pad turkey walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind reach in coolers in hallway by dry storage. 3 live roaches by water heater. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 16 rodent droppings. Dry storage behind were soda boxes are. 12 rodent droppings on shelve by hot water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: raw shelled eggs 71 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp. Cold holding: potatoes 70f on fryer 2nd temp **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Smoker shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in back kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggs chili cooked walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 4 dead rodents in traps. Behind reach in coolers in walk way storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Underneath dish machine area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White half cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by hand washing sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf soiled with grease on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.