SMOKIN JOES BBQ
4050 HWY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F – Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F – Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F – Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F – Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F – Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F – Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F – Cold Holding); sour cream (55F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F – Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F – Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F – Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F – Cold Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 key lime pies on front display found at 49F. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F – Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F – Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F – Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F – Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F – Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F – Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F – Cold Holding); sour cream (55F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F – Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F – Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F – Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F – Cold Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed key lime pies with cream topping at 49F in front display case. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
33-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed no dumpster available and trash is being burned outside back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 dumpster availabile at the other end of the buildiing, open lid and trash all around dumpster located on dirt ground . Observed trash burn pile being used located outside back door of establishment. **Admin Complaint**
33-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad aroundback door and smoker area.. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed straws,plastic bags,empty aerosol can squeegee,plastic brush paper and paper bits and remnants pieces of styrofoam plates,cardboard boxes, Burt cans, cigarette butts and empty cigarette packages,aluminum cans, scattered on ground in a area that proceeds from approximately 15x 20 foot area across back of building and wraps around side of building to another area that is approximately 20x10foot area which is behind and beside the covered smoker. Area around dumpster littered with plastic bottles and trash, broken fences on ground around dumpster **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed outdoor sewage lines open and uncapped muddy sewage water in hole around piped areas leading to and before the septic tank. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 one 3 inch pipe is still open and uncapped possibly allowing overflow of wastewater to be emitted onto the ground or to allow pests to enter the establishment.. **Admin Complaint**
33-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at outdoor area an trash on the ground behind establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed no outside trash receptacle and trash scattered on ground. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.