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SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7521

1510 W NEW HAVEN AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441511
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8993735
DBPR license1505475

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 3 Live, small flying insects dry food storage. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: 1 live flying insect observed in dry food storage **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pasta (50F – Cooling); ribs (49F – Cooling); **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: pulled pork (back section of walk in cooler closer to freezer) 57 F – cooling, prepped yesterday afternoon, stored overnight. Mac and cheese sauce 47 F – cooling; prepped yesterday afternoon, stored overnight. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. Cranberry – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Stop sale items still present **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut romaine lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); cheese dip (47F – Cold Holding) spring mix 48F – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Stop sale items not discarded, chicken wings, Brunswick stew, brisket, potato wedges, marinated shrimp. **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry cooler cut romaine lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); cheese dip (47F – Cold Holding) in cooler over night Cook line Walk in cooler cooked chicken (44F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F – cooling since yesterday ); cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (45F – Cold Holding); brisket (47F – Cold Holding); potato wedges (47F – Cold Holding); pulled chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Brunswick stew (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); steaks (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (48F – Cold Holding); bake potatoes (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Walk in cooler: Mac and cheese 43 F – cold holding; pulled pork ( Front section of cooler) 43 F – cold holding; baked potatoes 43 F – cold holding; raw ribs 40 F – cold holding; bbq chicken 40 F – cold holding; sliced tomatoes 40 F – cold holding; cut lettuce 40 F – cold holding; salmon 30 F thawing Pantry cooler: mixed greens 67 F – cold holding; **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Interior of microwaves soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#17Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease dust on cook line **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Chicken juice on the floor in the walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler door doesn't have a tight seal – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Educated operator and highly recommend walk in cooler door be replaced with a self closing door that latches and has a tight fitting seal **Time Extended**

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line in front of pantry cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler and dish washing area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dust. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler drawers on the cook line **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 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.