SMOKED BBQ
1801 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305-741-7409
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023036506 | Jun 28, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $400 |
| 1--2018041228 | Aug 6, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. No food of any type stored inside.
Food stored on floor. Flour on floor.
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Main kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles and containers stored underneath the 3 compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator moved to 3 compartment sink to wash.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on cutting board next to standing reach in cooler. Employee removed during inspection.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing 1 hood filter, operator placed missing hood filter during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer l
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated milk opened on 12/11.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line. Can opener on kitchen prep table.
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. No proof of employee training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink from cooler.
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.