H'OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE
310 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the three compartment sink area. The operator labeled the bottle.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no beard guard. The employee put on a beard guard.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handsink at the outside bar area. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form 5030-111 sign. The operator put up the sign.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 1 drink in the reach in cooler. The operator moved the drink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket with metal scrubby in hand wash sink in dish room, operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alyssa, Joe.
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. Alyssa, Joe, hired more than 60 days ago. Read and signed employee health agreement
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle bleach.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at hand wash sink in dry-storage area is missing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and scrapper in handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.