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SWEET SMOKEY'S BBQ

139 N MAIN STREET ST STE 1 · HASTINGS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1296447
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8715159
DBPR license6550261

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority01A-03-4

High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Operator states rice was cooked at home **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide- emitting hanging on shelf in unit Person in charge discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator states rice was cooked at home

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in triple sink Spoke to operator during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed front counter at hand wash sink in poor repair

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.