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POP'S SMOKE SHED

POP'S SMOKE SHED located in BIG PINE KEY has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

31251 Avenue A
Florida, 33043
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516327

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils on magnet next to handwashing sink
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. There is no running hot or cold water at preamp area handwashing sink
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing chlorine is 0 ppm. Triple sink is being set up to sanitize all dishes until repairs are made on dish machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle hanging on handwashing sink
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Steven ,
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. One walk-in cooler is not operational at time of inspection. Technician is coming today to service equipment. No food in unit . Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New kitchen equipment has been added. 2 smokers have been added to the area under hood system. As per owner the pizza oven will be removed . The kitchen is being cleaned and remodeled. Warning