Grannys Southern Smokehouse
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Grannys Southern Smokehouse stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among St. Cloud restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of pasteurized eggs at reach in cooler in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White square cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach in fridge at walk in cooler with food that is served to the public
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with out a hat or hair restraint
13-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen okra,green beans,fried green tomatoes in chest freezer with no lids
08B-12-5
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored next to bbq sauce that was being set up **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese and greens no date mark,per operator made yesterday
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Walk in cooler door leading to outside has large gap
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with sugar and brown sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen Okra and frozen green tomatoes in chest freezer at cooks line have no lids
08B-12-5
61
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Smokers in back of restaurant heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped.
14-11-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler.
14-20-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and lid.
33-20-4
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. Advised remix.
22-43-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on 4-1-2022 but facility is current.
50-09-4
67
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee found them after searching. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked macaroni for Mac n cheese cooling tightly covered. Advised to cool uncovered. Operator states he is about to make Mac n cheese **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils etc in back prep are in a dirty container.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, just not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Freezer shelves soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grannys Southern Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grannys Southern Smokehouse on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grannys Southern Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grannys Southern Smokehouse.
How does Grannys Southern Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Grannys Southern Smokehouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Grannys Southern Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grannys Southern Smokehouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grannys Southern Smokehouse 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 Grannys Southern Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grannys Southern Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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