SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7533
809 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025 · 15 visits since August 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.
JUN 24
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FEB 25
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025055234 | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024039436 | Jun 19, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2024047121 | Aug 9, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2022030700 | May 19, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2018048696 | Sep 13, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Establishment is using cooked chill on cooked food without an approved HACCP plan. Establishment has pending plan with division.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding box and microwave on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease/food debris buildup on back of fryers, also various shelves on cook line,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in various refrigerators in kitchen area food debris buildup in coolers.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the bar area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and then making drinks without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding); donut mix with milk (60F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on end of cook line. As per operator, items had been moved from walk in cooler to flip top cooler approximately 2 hours before inspection. Items were not prepped and portioned today. Manager moved all items from flip top cooler back into walk in freezer to rapid chill. Rechecked items and all items 41F or below.
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. Establishment is using cooked chill on cooked food without an approved HACCP plan. Establishment has pending plan with division.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating for while preparing to go food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting. Manager separated for proper drying.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in various places in the kitchen, in the smoke room and in walk in freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several plastic containers cracked.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen a sanitizer cloth under the cutting board. Additionally observed in several locations wet sanitary clothes not in sanitizer solution.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding box and microwave on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease/food debris buildup on back of fryers, also various shelves on cook line,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in various refrigerators in kitchen area food debris buildup in coolers.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with slices peaches in dry storage.
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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over French Fries in true freezer. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings cold held in delfield refrigerator at 47F. Per operator, wings cooked 2 days ago. Wings did not removed from unit since
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings cold held in delfield refrigerator at 47F. Per operator, wings cooked 2 days ago. Wings did not removed from unit since. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored in handwashing sink at bar.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 1 CO2 tank in storage area not secured. Operator secured tank.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Panasonic Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener holster.
Aug 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in the bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on hanging glasses over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 40 live small flying insects landing on the ice scoop, drink syrup bottles and clean drink glasses at the bar in the dining room. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the walls around the door from the expo/wait station in the dining room to the kitchen
Aug 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in the bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on hanging glasses over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 40 live small flying insects landing on the ice scoop, drink syrup bottles and clean drink glasses at the bar in the dining room. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the walls around the door from the expo/wait station in the dining room to the kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the dish area, a spray bottle containing an orange liquid was unlabeled. The manager labeled the bottle
Food stored on floor. Next to the beer cooler, 5 cases of water were stored on the floor. The cases were moved to the rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In a reach in cooler on the cook line, a beverage was stored on the shelf with cooked chicken and plates. The employee removed the drink.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area.
Jun 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 5 flying insects flying in front of beer cooler door behind prep area. Approximately 6 flying insects flying around employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. Approximately 8 landing on wall and box at employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. One flying insect landing on pan holding sliced tomatoes at cook line. One flying insect flying around trash can at tea station at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in walk-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 5 flying insects flying in front of beer cooler door behind prep area. Approximately 6 flying insects flying around employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. Approximately 8 landing on wall and box at employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. One flying insect landing on pan holding sliced tomatoes at cook line. One flying insect flying around trash can at tea station at front counter.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed diced herb stored on non food grade paper in flip top cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense garlic buffaloes. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in walk-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area.
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all 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. Throughout kitchen
Jun 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies landing on clean glasses hanging over the bar Approximately 10 live flies landing on the bar counter top Approximately 10 live flies landing on shelving above the center of the bar and service bar Approximately 10 live flies on the walls over the condiment station at the end of the expo station between the bar and the kitchen
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar, a spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. The bar tender labeled the bottle.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Mar 11, 2024Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on cooler at hot box door handles throughout cookline. Employees cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around walk in freezer door. Employees removed during inspection.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (96°F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put onions back on grill to reheat to 165°F for hot holding.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
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