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M & W SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE

60 SON IN LAW RD, Bonifay FL 32425 · 850-547-2200

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4000192
Grade history
DEC 23
JAN 25
APR 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. License expired June 1, 2024. Owner renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner and bleach spray on dish clean side improperly stored.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea ready for service not covered for protection in server area.
High priority/08B-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not properly dried before being stacked wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 1, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dishwashing area blocked by dish rack.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- dish washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in fan covers with accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. License expired June 1, 2024. Owner renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Three compartment sink not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed three compartment sink quaternary ammonium at 0ppm. Owner called for service and will sanitize in dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 3 employee jackets stored on prep table with large mixing machine. Food handler removed jackets and placed in employee area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on top of ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on top of ice machine.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying first wet nesting in server area.
Basic/24-08-4

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.