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
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.. Observed 5 flies in the kitchen area landing on prep tables and on in use utensils. Observed 7 flies in dining area, observed fly larva growing in sewage at outside back door beside mop sink. Observed multiple flies swarming outside near barbecue grills and equipment. Observed 6 flies swarming on floor near meat cooler behind front counter. Observed glue type fly trap on cherry filling can stored on top of in use prep table covered in dead and dying flies. Food prep taking place on counter in front of trap. Observed glue toe fly trap in window of dining area covered in dead and dying flies. Observed two dead flies inside white upright reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage on ground at back of establishment at mop sink and on front of old septic tank beside building wall. Observed fly larva growing in wet sewage/mud. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in glue trap on table near handsink. Observed live roach climbing wall under 3 bay sink. Observed live roach on front counter at ice cream cup storage. **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage standing in floor drain under sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate cream pie and cheese cake in front display counter found at 45F. Foods in reach in prep top found, sliced ham 10lbs (51F – Cold Holding); hotdogs 8ea (58F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (59F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese 1 quart (61F-Cold Holding) link sausage 10lbs (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef 1qt (47F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes 1pint (61F – Cold Holding); nachos cheese sauce 6 lbs (56F – Cold Holding) .See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate cream pie and cheese cake in front display counter found at 45F. Foods in reach in prep top found, sliced ham 10lbs (51F – Cold Holding); hotdogs 8ea (58F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (59F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese 1 quart (61F-Cold Holding) link sausage 10lbs (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef 1qt (47F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes 1pint (61F – Cold Holding); nachos cheese sauce 6 lbs (56F – Cold Holding) .See stop sale. **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed wings and sweet potato casserole not heated to 165F after 2 and a half hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose directly connected to faucet of mop sink and lying in sewage where flys are breeding. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty unaware of reheating parameters, unaware of cooling parameters. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Resent to operator via email **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at warewash area with large container stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Collard greens made 2 days ago cabbage made 5 days ago no date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
Basic 15
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed public restroom in dining area left open. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed old food residue in indention of reach in cooler door handles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing.at open floor drain under sink. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at sandwich press unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Observed reach in preptop at steam table unable to maintain foods placed on floor of cooler at 41F or colder. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the space between the double doors that opens to the outside. **Warning**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. observed garbage can with grease and garbage with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at front counter ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pitcher of cloudy water sitting at front counter at room temperature with a knife, spatula and ice cream scoop stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. observed 3 legged mop sink replaced but not securely mounted and not connected to wastewater pipe and pouring from bottom of sink on to ground at area of concern where flys are breeding. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food residue in areas of door where hinges are located and in gaskets of cooler doors in equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy old food debris inside 4 door stainless reach in cooler at front counter and Inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed open steam table foods not covered during slack time with flies in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen finish worn away. Floor coated with black grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.