Oakwood Smokehouse
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Oakwood Smokehouse, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “required employee training expired for some employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Wildwood average 86, so Oakwood Smokehouse trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 employees with expired certificates
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in hand wash sink area at front line. Operator emptied bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk seasoning container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in soda machine area
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in room temperature water in storage room. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler across from dish machine: roasted corn (46F - Cooling overnight). Roasted corn is date marked 6/3. Employee stated the corn began cold and was mixed the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Employee also stated the corn has not been in-use today. The corn is in a covered deep metal pan.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan inside walk-in cooler: raw ribs (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ribs were thawed under running water approximately two hours prior, then covered and placed into the walk-in cooler. Manager had an employee begin cooking the ribs during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside reach-in cooler across from dish machine: roasted corn (46F - Cooling overnight). Roasted corn is date marked 6/3. Employee stated the corn began cold and was mixed the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Employee also stated the corn has not been in-use today. The corn is in a covered deep metal pan. Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on table at cookline: ribs (108F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the ribs have been at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes, then voluntarily discarded them during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline pulled up pants with gloved hands, then changed gloves without first washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at Handwash sink near dish machine. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate expired on 11/04/2024. Manager stated the employee still works at this location.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drink cup without handle stored down inside pan of seasoning in storage room. Manager removed cup from seasoning during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink coupon shelf directly beside single-use foam trays. Manager discarded drink cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb next to hand wash sink next to dishmachine and hose Bibb in cookarea
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (Flour ). Manager removed and discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. Manager hung mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( brown sugar and sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. collard greens (47F - Cold Holding); green beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach in cooler in prep area with an ambient temperature of 48F. Operator states the temperature of all time temperature control for safety food in the cooler was below 41F when temperatures were taken at approximately 10:30am. Operator moved all items to the walk in cooler and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle hung on hand wash sink in front line area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler in prep area with an ambient temperature of 48F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
61
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator had can opener cleaned by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator refilled. Hand wash signs missing in dish machine area, bar area and men's restroom. Emailed sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Damien A Skylar M
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in kitchen area. Operator labeled all bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. In cook line area
36-34-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler at cook line. Operator moved employee drinks to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go boxes on floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oakwood Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oakwood Smokehouse on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oakwood Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oakwood Smokehouse.
How does Oakwood Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Oakwood Smokehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Oakwood Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oakwood Smokehouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oakwood 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 Oakwood Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oakwood Smokehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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