Jay's Smokin' BBQ

10175 Tamiami Trail Unit 1146, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Jay's Smokin' BBQ four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

By comparison, the average Punta Gorda facility scores 82, putting Jay's Smokin' BBQ on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator to strictly use the handwash sink for handwashing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed fish in reduced oxygen packaged at 3-compartment sink. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stack on top of each other with no airflow at wait station. Operator removed the cups from being stacked at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of water in the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container of water from the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of dish machine.

16-23-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area.

13-04-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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 illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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 four inspections in total.

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

Jay's Smokin' BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jay's Smokin' BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Dockside (Four Points)

33 Tamiami Trail

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

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