SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7588
2693 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33759
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 8 visits since November 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.
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OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly observed above smoker prep area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. -Approximately: 10+ live flies observed landing on dish racks stored above dirty dishes and drainboard shelf's in dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Verified ROP HACCAP plan and establishment is not maintaining records for ROP Daily Log. Discussed with General Manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice machine interior soiled with. Black mold like substance in front line area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the walk in cooler.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven on prep line heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly observed above smoker prep area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. -Approximately: 10+ live flies observed landing on dish racks stored above dirty dishes and drainboard shelf's in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Verified ROP HACCAP plan and establishment is not maintaining records for ROP Daily Log. Discussed with General Manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the end of the cook line across from the dish machine area. Manager placed stack of paper towels at hand sink and observed new dispenser that is going to be installed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice machine interior soiled with. Black mold like substance in front line area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven on prep line heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler in take out area.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 52 F in reach in cooler opposite grill recheck cut tomatoes 39:F, cut lettuce 39:F
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- pans stacked in smoker area. Reviewed with manager
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line area. Manager placed sign at hand wash sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Reviewed with manager
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot water for the entire establishment. Water at74F- 76 F at hand wash sinks, triple sinks and mop sink. Manager states a new hot water heater is scheduled to be installed this day.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lemon butter dated prepared 11-8-24. In reach in cooler 1- pound. Did get cooked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line garlic in oil (98F - Cold Holding) 10am
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Made at 10 am cooked onions (101F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (120F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back near bbq
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.inside mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar dump sink. Black under sink on floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on counter chicken. Manager put wonder running water
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on monitor arms on cook line. Hood filters soiled
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk-in freezer, covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas and fruit over washed broccoli in walk-in cooler
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used for portioning in dressing on cooks line. Item removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Beer Door exiting walk in cooler to the outside has a gap at bottom of door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile in prep area. Broken floor tile in the main bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in back sink no running water.
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.