Jay's Smokin BBQ

24901 Sandhill Blvd #14, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Jay's Smokin BBQ has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 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.

Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Jay's Smokin BBQ is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate.
53B-09-4
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay's Smokin BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jay's Smokin BBQ on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Jay's Smokin BBQ compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Jay's Smokin BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Jay's Smokin BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jay's Smokin BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jay's Smokin 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 Jay's Smokin BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jay's Smokin BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.