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SMOKIN' TENDER-NESS BBQ

Based on 5 health inspections, SMOKIN' TENDER-NESS BBQ in WAUCHULA has earned a 4.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

103 East Main Street
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893061

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of juice on the floor operator picked up. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler under prep table.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers upright on top shelve, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pan of rice and pan of potato salad made the day before and not date marked in reach in cooler.
  • 45-06-4:Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher is covered with towel and bags not accessible, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712551

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over hot dogs in the reach in cooler, owner moved to different shelve. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8687261

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506751

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499409

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed