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LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE

1853 E MEMORIAL BLVD STE 105, Lakeland FL 33801

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6307805
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (56F - Cold Holding) salad bar
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023004512Jan 17, 2023Feb 3, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline block by large waste can
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squeeze bottle in dishroom
Intermediate/41-17-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side kitchen area
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Bacon bits and croutons on salad bar not covered. Operator discarded products.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as dump sink, with ice in bottom of hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside Bar area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Outside bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kidney bean
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (56F - Cold Holding) salad bar
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried pork chop on buffet 89F. Manager discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. bar Discarded
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Salad bar plates not inverted or covered
Basic/24-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on prep counter. manager removed towels.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator prime machine retest 50 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. operator discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Left side splitter on mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling replaced.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reachin freezer in meat room with exposed insulation and wire
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.