SMOKIN' TENDER-NESS BBQ
103 E MAIN ST, Wauchula FL 33873 · 727-433-7271
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pan of rice and pan of potato salad made the day before and not date marked in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of juice on the floor operator picked up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler under prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers upright on top shelve, operator moved.
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Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher is covered with towel and bags not accessible, operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over hot dogs in the reach in cooler, owner moved to different shelve.
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.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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