SMOKIN JERRY'S TIKI BAR & GRILL
15001 GASPARILLA RD, Placida FL 33946 · 941-697-0724
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles with no labels.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind the front of the bar.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the rubber soda gun holsters behind the bar soiled with an accumulation of a slime-like substance. Observed wire shelving used to store clean dishware soiled with an accumulation of dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple plastic containers with old date labels.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leak coming from behind the wall from the hand sink near the salad prep reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw beef packaged using the reduced oxygen method in the walk in cooler with no date/time markings. The operator stated the beef was packaged the day prior to inspection.
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 27, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs, fish fry breading, saltine crackers, and tortillas stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. The operator properly stored the above foods.
Outside walk in cooler door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic buckets inside the handwashing sink to catch water from going into the drain.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked pork (58F - Cooling); cooked pasta (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling); cooked beef (60F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The above foods were prepared on site the day prior. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked pork (58F - Cooling); cooked pasta (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling); cooked beef (60F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The above foods were prepared on site the day prior. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
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. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked crawfish in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw cod stored over packaged macaroni and cheese in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (52F); cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (51F); raw crab (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); raw conch fritters (53F - Cold Holding); chili (52F - Cold Holding); clam chowder (52F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the cold holding unit was at the proper temperature approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection. The ambient temperature of the cooler was 49F at 13:00. Observed cooked potatoes (54F - Cooling); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (59F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding) in the stand-up glass door cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine the length the potentially hazardous foods had been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed ambient temperature at 44F at 14:35
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded limes and napkin in the handwashing ink behind the bar.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese. Observed a wooden bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked rice. The operator removed the scoops.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs, fish fry breading, saltine crackers, and tortillas stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. The operator properly stored the above foods.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled glass rack near the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Outside walk in cooler door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic buckets inside the handwashing sink to catch water from going into the drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw and cooked foods packaged using the reduced oxygen method not properly date/time marked. Educated the operator on proper reduced oxygen dating.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator placed the wet cloth in the solution.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen food stained cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in smoking room, handwashing sink with a bucket in sink, and seasoning all over sink. Observed employee cleaning up sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, on line, cutting boards with grooves throughout boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in salad make tables with grove, torn gaskets on doors of reach in coolers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in by server ally with cheese splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, soiled gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind bar being used as a dump sink. Observed bartender cleaning out sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine on shield with some black mold like substance on shield. Observed Chef cleaning inside ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros on drying rack in dish, stacked wet nesting. Observed dish person separate cambros to properly air dry
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave on cook line with dried food splatter. Observed cook cleaning inside of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in server station, soda dispensing machine with some black mold like substance on back side of machine behind nozzles. Observed server cleaning machine
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water draining up from floor drain under reach in make station next to three compartment sink. Observed cook mopping water up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with mop head in mop bucket. Observed cook hanging up mop properly
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chip dip in a sour cream container without identifying label. Observed employee putting identifying label on container
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles on inside with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning all handles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting borders throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed some torn gaskets in bar area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at server station, to go containers not inverted. Observed employee correcting on site.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 Roasted Salsa with Jalapeños 6.38 lbs cans dented and un usable. Observed Operator volunteering to remove and disposing of.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with food debris on it. Observed Chef removing, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to server station was blocked with a tall trash can. Observed chef relocating.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in dry storage, ice machine with a black mold like substance inside.
Iced tea dispenser/ soda nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar, two soda nozzles with a black like substance inside. Observed bartender cleaning and sanitizing nozzles
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