SMOKIN DRAGON BBQ
383 LADYSLIPPER DR, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 859-388-4024
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge renewed during inspections.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 231 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Recorded at 231 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jonathen does not have food safety training.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on floor. Person in charge moved cups.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 231 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food pans and utensils washed but not sanitized per person in charge. Discussed propped sanitizing steps with person in charge and employee. Person in charge set up triple sink sanitizer with chlorine. Person in charge sanitized food pans and utensils.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge renewed during inspections.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) on front counter less than one hour and not kept on time per person in charge verbal procedures. Discuss placing them on time control.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for time control of eggs and breakfast proteins. Provided and discussed time controls paper work.
Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard case of cereal stored on floor. Person in charge placed on top of refrigerator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 231 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 231 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) stored in small glass door refrigerator on counter. Ambient refrigerator temperature 47F
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided blank written procedures.
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. Observed all certifications expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles in kitchen next to hand washing station one with blue liquid and one with green liquid missing name of chemicals.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving in refrigerator cracked.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed No Ambient air thermometer in small refrigerator unit at kitchen counter used to store yogurt and milk.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerators in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed splash zone under juice nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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