SARGE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
3216 CORK RD, Plant City FL 33565 · 813-628-4640
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 manager
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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. Operator only had bleach designed for general cleaning, laundry, and non-food contact surfaces available. Label did not say that it was designed for food contact surfaces. Employee bought correct bleach designed for food contact surfaces indicated on label.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Had employee make sanitizer in sink and discussed measurements.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed whole onions and tomatoes stored over ham and premade Cubans in cooler. Employee moved items
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packs of cooked smoked pulled pork.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only Certified Food Manager Tammy Greenlee 10-8-2020, expired on 10-8-2025
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packs of cooked pulled pork.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 manager
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. Manager had 1 new hire. Emailed form, employee read and signed agreement
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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