SMOKIN ACES STEAKHOUSE
2509 North Park Road
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed thawing packs of fish thawing in running water in sink at unenclosed screened room Manager moved inside of restaurant Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Containers of oil, opened bag of onions, containers of spices stored in screened room Manager moved items inside Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025. Manager renewed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go ware on floor in server station. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator was missing most recent 4 months of testing reports for 2024
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
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 3/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 08B-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed food being stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, 3 prep sinks, can opener, and 1 hand sink Admin Complaint
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Plans have not been submitted to plan review. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: No training available Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: No reporting agreement Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling. Warning
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In screened back food preparation and food storage room there is no hood system over char grill. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall. 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. 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/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. 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. Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas char grill in screened room with no suppression over it and the wooden walls above it are black
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).