JAY'S SMOKIN' BBQ
Food safety records indicate JAY'S SMOKIN' BBQ in PUNTA GORDA has 3 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
10175 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1146
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903478
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of dish machine.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area.
- 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of water in the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container of water from the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate.
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710854
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of counter of Reach in Freezer across the stove. Operator removed the cell phone to a different and safe location. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator placed the tongs above the stove at shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked potatoes at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
Inspection Date: 11/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997022
- 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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site