SMOKIN ACES STEAKHOUSE
2509 N PARK RD, Plant City FL 33563 · 813.699.2237
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025. Manager renewed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017035517 | Jul 11, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Manager set up three comp sink which tested at 200ppm Quaternary Ammonium
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is currently open and operating and serving food to the public. Manager renewed and will now expire 2-1-2027
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash temp only at 94f
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixture not operational in dish area
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed left fryer on cook line extended beyond hood system by approximately 6 inches
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested 10ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line cooler: cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding)
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixture not operational in dish area
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed left fryer on cook line extended beyond hood system by approximately 6 inches
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025. Manager renewed
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric
Food being prepared outside. Observed thawing packs of fish thawing in running water in sink at unenclosed screened room Manager moved inside of restaurant
Food stored outside. Containers of oil, opened bag of onions, containers of spices stored in screened room Manager moved items inside
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator was missing most recent 4 months of testing reports for 2024
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go ware on floor in server station. Manager removed
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers
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 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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling.
Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall.
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers
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 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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling.
Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In screened back food preparation and food storage room there is no hood system over char grill.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas char grill in screened room with no suppression over it and the wooden walls above it are black
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.