Inspection Report

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

SMOKIN JOES BBQ

4050 HWY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3317627
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8299775
DBPR license3500246

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 18, 2023 4:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 20, 2023 11:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High 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**

Warning
#17High Priority28-13-5

High 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**

Warning
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#19High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage standing in floor drain under sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#22High Priority03E-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority29-34-4

High 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**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#24Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#25Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at warewash area with large container stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#27Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#29Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed public restroom in dining area left open. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing.at open floor drain under sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the space between the double doors that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-15-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Basic10-08-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Basic29-27-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed open steam table foods not covered during slack time with flies in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic36-02-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.

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 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.