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J & T SMOKEHOUSE

9924 US HWY 441, Leesburg FL 34788 · 3522723612

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508833
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 84f, Chicken 124f. Less than 4 hours. Manager turned up heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Bottom of small black refrigerator duct taped.
Basic/14-10-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Small white refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 122f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator turned up heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pan in hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by pan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 23, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -Over rear prep table.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Smoked chicken 100f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Operator turned back on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Spray bottle of water.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 127f, Ribs 123f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. -Bottles of mustard.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Napkins on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Water bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens 128f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 104f, 1/2 chicken 118f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.