SMOKE BBQ
3351 NE 32 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-530-5334
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023062727 | Oct 25, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2022016494 | Mar 16, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 - over 60 days - without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A\00A0
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink.
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Hole in or other damage to wall - corner of prep room - under prep sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee broke down boxes then touched clean dishes in the dish machine without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - butter (46-47F); shredded cheese (48F); cream (47-49F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler - beans (50-51F - Cooling). Per operator prepared last night and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - butter (46-47F); shredded cheese (48F); cream (47-49F); raw beef (48F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator stated they would immediately start cooking the raw meats. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler - beans (50-51F - Cooling). Per operator prepared last night and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 - over 60 days - without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Under and around 2 door glass door reach in by triple sink. 2. Under and around fryer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall - corner of prep room - under prep sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above Cookline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand sink - water sprays from top of faucet.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking front line cinnamon butter, operator time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (105F - Hot Holding) held in unit less than 2 hrs, operator placed on heat to reheat to 165F
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bulk onions stored on floor in prep area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By smoker
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout service area and walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall under prep sink in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area.
Water leaking from faucet at front line handwashing sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator made new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator provided.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front line area Rear prep room
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rear exit doors frame damaged. Wall area behind prepared sink. Employee restroom
Interior of Microwave has accumulation of grease at prep area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at front line. Operator replaced.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain by smoker in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Dish washing area -Front Line -Walk in cooler
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nov 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Front line; under stove, under cutting board area -Prep area; entry to ware washing station -Ware washing area under triple sink, in front of prep table, in front of walk in cooler.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee took customers order, worked cash register, put on new glove and began cutting brisket without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage. Employee then washed hands and put on new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep area; can opener soiled, operator placed item to be ware washed.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Prep area; Hand washing sink plumbing disconnected.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Prep area; power washer hose and degreaser stored in sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Prep area hand sink. Operator provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Front line; under stove, under cutting board area -Prep area; entry to ware washing station -Ware washing area under triple sink, in front of prep table, in front of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Walk-in cooler; containers of baked beans stored on floor.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. -Prep area; Microwave
Visibly soiled tongs, stored in same compartment as cleaned and sanitized utensils. Operator removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in white chest freezer, frozen meat stored in to go bag.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, unlabeled spray bottle not labeled with common name.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In walk in cooler, raw broccoli covered with dry wiping cloth.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor next to fryer.
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Moises Munoz.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink and dish machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand sink - faucet leaking.
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed the reportable illnesses and provided operator copy of Big 6 handout.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Moises Munoz.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room hand sink blocked by cases of "to go" containers. Operator moved.
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 without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. By back door.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink and dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at entrance to kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper storage with operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand sink - faucet leaking.
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.