JERRY COOK SMOKEHOUSE
12801 THONOTASSA RD, Dover FL 33527 · 813-770-1583
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces and oil on floor
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 3, 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
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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.
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. 1 employee just started and reporting agreement not available
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jerry Cook 2-11-2020, expired 2-11-2025
Jun 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Emailed handout to operator
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Truck has two 2 compartment sinks, and capable of only using 1 of those sinks to fill two compartments.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has unenclosed storage shed with cooler and freezer and unused cooking equipment. Observed 3 smokers outside of truck cooking meats. Three compartment sink was removed and replaced with two 2 compartment sinks. One of the compartments is a designated hand sink and the faucet from the other two compartment sink doesn't reach the third. Potable water and waste water tank. From previous plans the flatop grill and fryer is on opposite end of truck, based on previously approved plans on file
May 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator is obtaining water from well at classified residential property
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining water from well on residential property.
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. Emailed handout to operator
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Truck has two 2 compartment sinks, and capable of only using 1 of those sinks to fill two compartments.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has unenclosed storage shed with cooler and freezer and unused cooking equipment. Observed 3 smokers outside of truck cooking meats. Three compartment sink was removed and replaced with two 2 compartment sinks. One of the compartments is a designated hand sink and the faucet from the other two compartment sink doesn't reach the third. Potable water and waste water tank. From previous plans the flatop grill and fryer is on opposite end of truck, based on previously approved plans on file
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Truck is hard connected to water, waste water and electric supply
Observed potable water tank and waste water tank removed from truck, and is hard plumbed into unapproved well and septic tank
Mar 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator is obtaining water from well at classified residential property
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining water from well on residential property.
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. Emailed handout to operator
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Truck has two 2 compartment sinks, and capable of only using 1 of those sinks to fill two compartments.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has unenclosed storage shed with cooler and freezer and unused cooking equipment. Observed 3 smokers outside of truck cooking meats. Three compartment sink was removed and replaced with two 2 compartment sinks. One of the compartments is a designated hand sink and the faucet from the other two compartment sink doesn't reach the third. Potable water and waste water tank. From previous plans the flatop grill and fryer is on opposite end of truck, based on previously approved plans on file
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Truck is hard connected to water, waste water and electric supply
Observed potable water tank and waste water tank removed from truck, and is hard plumbed into unapproved well and septic tank
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed lemon scented bleach designed for cleaning laundry. Mamager got bleach designed for food contact surfaces
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator is obtaining water from well at classified residential property
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining water from well on residential property.
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. Emailed handout to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled dishes in hand sink
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Truck has two 2 compartment sinks, and capable of only using 1 of those sinks to fill two compartments.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has unenclosed storage shed with cooler and freezer and unused cooking equipment. Observed 3 smokers outside of truck cooking meats. Three compartment sink was removed and replaced with two 2 compartment sinks. One of the compartments is a designated hand sink and the faucet from the other two compartment sink doesn't reach the third. Potable water and waste water tank. From previous plans the flatop grill and fryer is on opposite end of truck, based on previously approved plans on file
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in cooler with cooked ribs and reach in freezer with bags of shrimp in screened storage area. Instructed owner to keep the food on the truck
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Truck is hard connected to water, waste water and electric supply
Observed potable water tank and waste water tank removed from truck, and is hard plumbed into unapproved well and septic tank
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers
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.