THE SMOKING POT INC
1504 PALM BAY RD NE STE 1-2 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked foods in walk in cooler cooked 50F, cooked oxtail 50F, red beans 50F made yesterday cooling over night. **Warning**
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach used for sanitizing not approved for dishes **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked foods in walk in cooler cooked 50F, cooked oxtail 50F, red beans 50F made yesterday cooling over night.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Other food prep items found in handwashing sink. Items were removed **Corrected On-Site**
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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle in kitchen unlabeled
Basic 6
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food prep pans not stored inverted or covered
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Placed chicken on top of another empty case **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave soiled
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and goat thawing at room tempature
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:20 PM.
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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.