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SMOKIN JOES BBQ

Health inspection records show SMOKIN JOES BBQ in BOWLING GREEN has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4050 HWY 17 N, BOWLING GREEN 33834

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10890194

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in freezer in the kitchen next to 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at front counter. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of flour, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors in the front area unsealed, owner stated working on getting floors replaced. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at the front counter area next to reach in cooler that is not smooth or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw hard shell eggs over sliced cheese and key lime pie in the reach in cooler, owner moved to different shelve. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Printed a copy for the owner, employees signed before inspection was done. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed J. Arango expired 6/26/2025 and J. Prine expired 6/25/2025. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860078

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a funnel with no handle in the sugar, owner removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-08-4:Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed a fire pit behind the restaurant where they are burning boxes, by a wooded area, called the Hardee Fire Department and left a message.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup on the prep table in the kitchen was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Observed reach in cooler out of order next to the reach in freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bottle of jalapeños on the floor in front of the reach in cooler, employee put on shelve. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed no hood filters in the kitchen over the equipment.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors in the kitchen and front area unsealed, owner stated in the process of working on the floors. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind reach in cooler at the front counter is nonabsorbent or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from a hand washing sink in the employees bathroom.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs over a jar of pickles in the reach in cooler at the counter area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gallon of bleach next to a case of Dr Pepper soda in the dry storage area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859613

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 33-29-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator states he is planning on closing in September and will re-seal. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent on line behind white stand up freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766933

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead small flying insects in dry storage. Five in dry storage. One on ice cream counter top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in ice cream jimmies . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 33-08-4:Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Burn pit outside near creek. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator states he is planning on closing in September and will re-seal. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent on line behind white stand up freezer. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can banana pudding dented. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects in kitchen. Operator terminated small flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment at septic tank covers behind building . While Inspecting the operator called septic service to have it pumped out. They will be by tomorrow, per conversation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463480

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drinks and fast food bag of food stored on table under tea brewer at kitchen. Manager removed and sanitized area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom, Throughout kitchen. Owner states floors are scheduled to be redone.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and cleaning utensils stored in handsink at 3 Bay Area. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packaged pies and cookies offered for self service at front counter.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467980

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463246

  • 33-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed no dumpster available and trash is being burned outside back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 dumpster availabile at the other end of the buildiing, open lid and trash all around dumpster located on dirt ground . Observed trash burn pile being used located outside back door of establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad aroundback door and smoker area.. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed straws,plastic bags,empty aerosol can squeegee,plastic brush paper and paper bits and remnants pieces of styrofoam plates,cardboard boxes, Burt cans, cigarette butts and empty cigarette packages,aluminum cans, scattered on ground in a area that proceeds from approximately 15x 20 foot area across back of building and wraps around side of building to another area that is approximately 20x10foot area which is behind and beside the covered smoker. Area around dumpster littered with plastic bottles and trash, broken fences on ground around dumpster Admin Complaint
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed outdoor sewage lines open and uncapped muddy sewage water in hole around piped areas leading to and before the septic tank. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 one 3 inch pipe is still open and uncapped possibly allowing overflow of wastewater to be emitted onto the ground or to allow pests to enter the establishment.. Admin Complaint
  • 33-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at outdoor area an trash on the ground behind establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed no outside trash receptacle and trash scattered on ground. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 key lime pies on front display found at 49F. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed key lime pies with cream topping at 49F in front display case. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369915

  • 33-08-4:Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed no dumpster available and trash is being burned outside back door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad aroundback door and smoker area.. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler at prep/ sandwich press area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and old food buildup on doors and front of warmer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed outdoor sewage lines open and uncapped muddy sewage water in hole around piped areas leading to and before the septic tank. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed 4 cases of pork slacking at room temperature. Operator removed to cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at outdoor area an trash on the ground behind establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) cooked and sliced , cooling from day before, not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed large pieces of raw beef and pork stored on top of and sitting in contact with bulk cheese and ready to eat ham in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding)
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer reading 30F and ambient air registers at 57F. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at 3 bay sink area used to store sanitatizer bucket. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.