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SMOKIN JIMS BARBEQUE

3615 HAVENDALE BLVD, Auburndale FL 33823 · 8639650230

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats59
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306420
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in outdoor smoke stations. Operator moved pesticide.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dry storage shelves. Also walls near hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Pork ribs box on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on left side of fryer.
Basic/36-73-4
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.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
May 9, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall by 3-compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in main kitchen, employee removed towel.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.