Four Smokes Southern BBQ

24 Nw 8 St, Ocala, FL 34475
American
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Four Smokes Southern BBQ nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Four Smokes Southern BBQ is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. No license numbers on outside of vehicle.
50-04-4
95
Feb 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 illness. Observed one employee with no food handler certificate and no employee health responsibility form completed. Employee Health responsibility form provided and completed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
90
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one of the Ambient air thermometers in the reach-in cooler is reading 32F, and doesn't change from 32 in different environments.
05-05-4
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. Observed lack of a plan. A copy was emailed.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a test kit for chlorine, when quaternary amonia tablets are used.
16-32-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exit door is not self closing.
35B-03-4
70
Oct 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Four Smokes Southern BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Four Smokes Southern BBQ on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Four Smokes Southern BBQ compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Four Smokes Southern BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Four Smokes Southern BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Four Smokes Southern BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Four Smokes Southern BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Four Smokes Southern BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Four Smokes Southern BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.