SMOKIN' JOE'S BBQ & GRILL
10252 SR 39 SOUTH, Lithia FL 33547 · 813.737.6776
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed some cloudy water on ground.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed some cloudy water on ground.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in reach in freezer and made a wider ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: smoked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); smoked sausage (116F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (124F - Hot Holding); brisket (118F - Hot Holding). Manager placed items on smoker to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink without soap and put on gloves to start working on plating chicken in Togo box. Educated manager. Manager had employee wash hands
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over key lime pie. Manager moved
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cooked pork (109F - Hot Holding), manager turned on steam well
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Hard connection to propane tank. Hard connection to electricity
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations 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.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 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.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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