SMOKEY JAYS BAR-B-Q
9318 E COLONIAL DR A9, Orlando FL 32817 · 4076667936
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter kept on rack in cook line, kept for 4 hrs with temperature of 75F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in ceiling
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over kitchen entrance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and cutting board, cooler that has dressings
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over fries in reach in freezer. Moved to another cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stain marks on ceiling on kitchen. A/c vent debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on both hand sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese, cooked chicken, cook beef, collard greens.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over restaurant food on reach in freezer. Employee lunch stored over pork on steam well.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on hand sink located in front counter. Hood filters have grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelve on reach in cooler located in cook line have debris.
Stored food not covered.Mac and cheese, cooked chicken,collard greens
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food stored with fries on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of flat top.
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter kept on rack in cook line, kept for 4 hrs with temperature of 75F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept on rack on kitchen, kept for 4 hrs with temperature of 75F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle, action figure stored inside hand sink located in kitchen.
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 employee food safety certification for owners wife.
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. Inspector provided printed copy to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open drink stored on rack over three bay sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food stored with fries on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner serving food with no beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of flat top.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Slight buildup on Side of fryers and stove -Side and under of flattop grill. -Interior of warmer boxes in storage area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and flour containers
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs above cooked chicken in reach in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in reach in freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in handwash sink located next to front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors under 3 compartment sink and under fryers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 door refrigerator and hot box unit located in back exit door per operator not in use
Jul 26, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading to cookers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oils stored on floor at front counter
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Refrigerator and warming unit located to back exit door. Per operator are not working
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cooks line wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board and prep table
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.