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SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7588

Health inspection records show SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7588 in CLEARWATER has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Bayside Arbors
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13543395

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice machine interior soiled with. Black mold like substance in front line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven on prep line heavily soiled with burnt food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-49-2:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Verified ROP HACCAP plan and establishment is not maintaining records for ROP Daily Log. Discussed with General Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Manager on duty recently had a management meeting to discuss ROP HACCAP plan and maintaining records for ROP Daily Log. Establishment currently has not started maintaining ROP records at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933900

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice machine interior soiled with. Black mold like substance in front line area. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven on prep line heavily soiled with burnt food debris. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler in take out area. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly observed above smoker prep area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. -Approximately: 10+ live flies observed landing on dish racks stored above dirty dishes and drainboard shelf's in dish area. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Warning
  • 03G-49-2:Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Verified ROP HACCAP plan and establishment is not maintaining records for ROP Daily Log. Discussed with General Manager. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the end of the cook line across from the dish machine area. Manager placed stack of paper towels at hand sink and observed new dispenser that is going to be installed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838761

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- pans stacked in smoker area . Reviewed with manager
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line area . Manager placed sign at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Reviewed with manager
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 52 F in reach in cooler opposite grill recheck cut tomatoes 39:F , cut lettuce 39:F Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775052

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773997

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - No hot water for the entire establishment. Water at74F- 76 F at hand wash sinks , triple sinks and mop sink . Manager states a new hot water heater is scheduled to be installed this day .

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834422

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near cook line
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back near bbq
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.inside mop sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar dump sink. Black under sink on floor.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on counter chicken. Manager put wonder running water Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lemon butter dated prepared 11-8-24 . In reach in cooler 1- pound. Did get cooked.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line garlic in oil (98F - Cold Holding) 10am
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Made at 10 am cooked onions (101F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (120F - Hot Holding)
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544513

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on monitor arms on cook line. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk-in freezer, covered Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas and fruit over washed broccoli in walk-in cooler
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364204

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used for portioning in dressing on cooks line. Item removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Beer Door exiting walk in cooler to the outside has a gap at bottom of door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile in prep area. Broken floor tile in the main bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in back sink no running water.