SMOKING D' S 2
5495 1 ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-669-1915
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I dented can of beans.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in rice. Person in charge disposed of cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler are torn.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair of tongs hanging from smoker door. Person in charge removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service containers on floor. Person in charge move containers.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose next to smoker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed cup.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage outside. Person in charge disposed of dead roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets are torn at bottom of door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on floor in dry storage.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near walk-in cooler. Person in charge added paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear plastic spray bottles filled with clear liquid and located near triple sink missing labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front exterior door not self closing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near smoker soiled with grease.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment.
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (123F - Hot Holding) over fire. Person in charge increased flame to rapidly reheat pork.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at triple sink per person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near triple sink missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employee hired more than 60 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with clear and blue liquids missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach and degreaser labels to spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed ice chute soiled with black/green/white mold like substance
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps showing light on shed/office door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls and unsealed seams in shed/office area where vermin are present.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024
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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite for food employees.
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (127F - Hot Holding) left in smoker to hold. Person in charge placed over fire to reheat. Reheated by end of inspection and placed back into hot holding.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink at 200++ppm chlorine. Person in charge drained half the sink and filled with fresh water. Retested at 100ppm chlorine.
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine used at triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by walk-in cooler missing paper towels.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite for food employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles filled with purple and yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper take out container used to scoop rice. Discussed with person in charge.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station by triple sink storing wiping cloths. Person in charge removed cloths from hand washing station. Observed drinks stored in hand washing station by smoker. Person in charge moved drinks out of hand washing sink.
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. Observed one employee hired more than 60 days missing proof of food handler training
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in a tub over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on plastic counter behind the register area over container of sandwich buns. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle.
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 bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in lobby has mold like substance around the chute edges. Employee cleaned and sanitized the ice dispenser. Can opener on the prep table has food debris above the blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket separating from door.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
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.