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ARTMAN COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE CO

6900 SE HWY 42, Summerfield FL 34491 · 352.307.6240

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202975
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall near back door, Manager killed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (vegetable cooler), container with marinara sauce with mold like substance.
High priority/01B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, inside Hot holding cabinet, pork 120-132F, manager moved to oven to reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near back door.
High priority/29-34-4
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. Inspector provide a digital copy.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the prep area, no water, Manager turned On the water during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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. For four employees, three of them on site.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drinks on prep tables.
Basic/12B-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan covers with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked container in front of triple sink with old sticker residues, also at the front line, slaw container lid with old sticker residue.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at the prep area faucet in disrepair (constant dripping).
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, ham date marked 10/19/25.
High priority/01B-28-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, meatballs 122, manager moved to oven to reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Report from 09/10/2024.
Intermediate/27-02-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-16-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, Cold holding: stiffed peppers 48F, cheese 47F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, Cold holding: stiffed peppers 48F, cheese 47F
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sin at the prep area blocked by cases, manager moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in use, 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee at the front counter area, washed his hands and wiped mouth with appear towel and immediately after opened containers with food (Cold holding: items at the front counter).
High priority/12A-10-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in use, (automatic dispenser) quaternary ammonium 0ppm, manager set up triple sink with chlorine 50-100ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers stored above raw pork, Manager moved.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pasta salad date,Arles 11/25/24 and 11/27/24.
High priority/01B-24-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes no date marked, manager dated 12/01/24.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the back room/prep area, employee drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned cups stacked at the dining room area next to soda machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside temporarily, during inspection, Manager moved machine inside building.
Basic/08B-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of prep tables.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall near back door, Manager killed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the prep area, no water available, Manager turned on.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the front counter area, manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one male employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee at the cook line.
Basic/13-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the prep area shelves soiled, Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the prep area, observed to go containers not inverted, Manager inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Macaroni salad in reach in cooler made 10/4, should have been discarded 10/10.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120-128F in hot holding case, manager began reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of disinfectant cleaner on prep table in kitchen. Moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two microwaves soiled with food debris. Interior of large oven soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles with slimy substance. Nozzles were cleaned during this inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored in a prohibited area. Female employee filling sauce cups in dining area. Bag of personal food on shelf over mayo in reach in cooler. Employee moved to the back and bag of food was moved.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-27-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.