SMOKIN D'S BBQ
110 SR 206 EAST, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904.797.2050
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing iron green hose out back.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled.
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. Drink does not have a lid and straw.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Persons beard is too long and he doesn't have beard guard.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink. Needs to come after the split on external hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Right nozzle of soda/tea dispenser is soiled.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Chicken 46F, ribs 48F, beans 47F, Coleslaw 48F, turkey 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Door to walk in cooler was open. Person in charge said everything was at temperature this morning. Just an hour since door was left open.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb's missing on hose after the split at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it.
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. Establishment can't not provide training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Meat cutting boards are grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled drink on table where paper wrap is. Person in charge removed drink.
Food stored on floor. A big container of bbq sauce on floor. Person in charge moved sauce.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. About 5 bags of garbage on ground out back, cigarette butts, old equipment out back.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Slaw 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Slaw 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager. All expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a 3 door freezer out back that is in a fenced in area but not covered.
Food stored outside. Establishment has 3 door freezer out back that is fenced but not covered. Doors do not lock.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink next to smokers. Person in charge put up a hand washing sign at sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service boxes on floor. Person in charge moved to store correctly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has exposed concrete on floor where wall has been removed. Also has exposed wood.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler; Ribs 45, chopped pork 45F, chicken 49F, beef 46F, turkey 43F; ( - Cold Holding). Could not determine time it has been out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Ribs 45, chopped pork 45F, chicken 49F, beef 46F, turkey 43F; ( - Cold Holding). Could not determine time it has been out.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork buts in sun thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved pork butts inside reach in cooler.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to ordering window, coleslaw (45,46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mayo sauce (47-50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for 2 hrs and they had been in and out of cooler during lunch rush. Operator turned cooler down and placed coleslaw, potato salad, mayo sauce in walk-in cooler.
Nov 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to ordering window, coleslaw (45,46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mayo sauce (47-50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for 2 hrs and they had been in and out of cooler during lunch rush. Operator turned cooler down and placed coleslaw, potato salad, mayo sauce in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet with splitter missing vacuum breaker on one side.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Across from triple sink on shelf, plastic cup used as scoop in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in walk-in cooler have rust accumulation.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. In front across from ordering counter, ice buildup in beverage reach in chest cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk-in cooler has mold-like substance on gaskets. Also, walk-in cooler plastic blinds have mold-like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from ordering window has standing water in bottom of cooler. Operator removed standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head in back area on ground. Operator hung up mop head.
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