H'ours Creole Smokehouse

310 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

H'ours Creole Smokehouse appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which H'ours Creole Smokehouse's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket with metal scrubby in hand wash sink in dish room, operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Alyssa, Joe.

53B-02-5

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. Alyssa, Joe, hired more than 60 days ago. Read and signed employee health agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at hand wash sink in dry-storage area is missing.

29-09-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No proof of employee food training. No employees reporting agreement for any employees that have not been here over 60 days **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and scrapper in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was H'ours Creole Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at H'ours Creole Smokehouse on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at H'ours Creole Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at H'ours Creole Smokehouse.

How does H'ours Creole Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

H'ours Creole Smokehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has H'ours Creole Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at H'ours Creole Smokehouse have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at H'ours Creole Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is H'ours Creole Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, H'ours Creole Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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