Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SMOKED BBQ

1801 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3315126
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8271666
DBPR license5402811

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 15, 2023 2:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 16, 2023 8:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 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 3

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler next to fryers: noodles (48F – Cooling). Owner stated item placed in cooler the previous day: noodles (48F – Cooling).

#6High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler next to fryers: noodles (48F – Cooling). Owner stated item placed in cooler the previous day: noodles (48F – Cooling).

Stop Sale
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 14 rodent droppings on floor behind fryers next to back door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of reach-in cooler on make line stained.

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates for two employees.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in dry storage room stored on floor.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top shelf of reach-in cooler across from make line.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup boxes stored on floor in smoker room. Owner placed cup boxes on rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.