SMOKE'N PIT BAR B Q
1641 North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing floor drain cover in dishwasher area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line with no hair restraint while preparing food.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on wall behind shelf across from dishwasher table.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled in large plastic bin by ice machines.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors with buildup of debris by soda syrup rack.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper tat hand washing sink next to dishwasher table. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in cooler and counter on cook's line. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven around the corner from the cook's line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemicals stored next Toto go items. Operator removed from shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed secondary ice machine inoperable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed corn boxes not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Freezer. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at wait station handwash sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at wait station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee by washing hands for 10-15 seconds. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and fish over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans 119F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F or above at stove immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to water heater. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and holder at prep area table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to walk-in cooler door and reach in freezer on cook's line torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers with heavy buildup of dust and debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door in back exit torn.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed to go window left open after food service completed. To go area is adjacent to kitchen area. Operator closed window during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of flour by fire pit unlabeled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled on cart by dishwasher. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).