SMOKIN JIMS BARBEQUE
3615 HAVENDALE BLVD, Auburndale FL 33823 · 8639650230
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in outdoor smoke stations. Operator moved pesticide.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dry storage shelves. Also walls near hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and metal pan blocking hand washing sink. Operator removed items
Food stored on floor. Pork ribs box on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on left side of fryer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3-compartment sink. Emailed hand sign, manager printed and posted.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed manager, form was printed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall by 3-compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in main kitchen, employee removed towel.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Some training for unavailable at the time of in inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open monster drink in reach in cooler in the kitchen and operator removed it.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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. Provided form to operator.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on floor in dry storage area.
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.