SMOKED SOUTHERN BBQ

With 11 inspections documented, SMOKED SOUTHERN BBQ maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating in SAINT AUGUSTINE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

11 Magnolia Avenue
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13518601

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has lime scale on it. Person in charge wiped ice plate clean. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris. Person in charge cleaned slicer.

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10940533

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 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 butter in squirt bottle (105F - Hot Holding) for less than four hours. Person in charge turned up bottle warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/26/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10826669

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/24/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8874954

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two cases of take out trays stored outside. Person in charge placed trays in establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training. 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. Observed no current proof of food handler training for current employees. Warning

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10732144

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/2/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10706915

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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/. Observed additional food prep areas added by back door. Operator has submitted remodel application without any drawings or equipment lists. Plan review department has sent deficiencies letter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Needs more time to add hand washing station in additional room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Plans approved via plan review however hand sink has not been installed. Sink is planned to be installed this week but possible on opposite wall then what is on the approved plans. Discussed with person in charge to speak to plan reviewer. **Time Extended**

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8874042

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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/. Observed additional food prep areas added by back door. Operator has submitted remodel application without any drawings or equipment lists. Plan review department has sent deficiencies letter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Needs more time to add hand washing station in additional room. **Time Extended**

8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8785917

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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/. Observed additional food prep areas added by back door. Operator has submitted remodel application without any drawings or equipment lists. Plan review department has sent deficiencies letter. Warning

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8470465

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup utensils in standing water at 78F. Person in charge dumped water and placed utensils in dish washing area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards on flip-top coolers stained with food debris.

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8471001

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8384593

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior wall of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed AC unit in ice cream area leaking water on prep counter.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed Pork and beef Vacuum sealed for water bath reheating without a HACCP plan and not kept more than 7 days missing time part of labeling. Discussed with person in charge. Observed two sliced pork in vacuum sealed pouches missing all parts of labels.
  • 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. No proof of food handler training for any staff. 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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squirt bottle in dish area with pale yellow liquid missing chemical label. Person in charge added bleach label to bottle. Corrected On-Site