BIG MIKE'S SMOKEHOUSE
18633 HWY 331 S, Freeport FL 32439 · 850-445-3773
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Brisket not removed from bag in 48 hours. ROP Beef 39F (8-15-26/8-19-26).
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ROP Beef 39F (8-15-26/8-19-26). See stop sale. Operator discarded beef and does not plan on using over 48 hours any more.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and pipe stored in sink. Operator removed strainer and pipe from sink during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and pipe stored in hand wash sink. Owner removed items from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.