On Q Smokehouse Grill
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, On Q Smokehouse Grill has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting On Q Smokehouse Grill squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter portions in walk in cooler. Operator moved butter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station. Operator placed towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured out water in container with utensils in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station area. Operator placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Replaced three compartment with dishmachine in kitchen. - Added walk-in cooler to outdoor area. - Added dry storage shed for dry storage food products, single service items, and reach-in cooler and freezer. and in outdoor back area. - Wooden storage shed which contains a reach-in freezer and a reach-in freezer/cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Still black mold like substance on drop plate **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in storage shed outside that has corregated ceiling with 2 x4 rafters, not painted. Floor is wood that has rotted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -ribs (46F - Cold Holding); raw ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding), operator will move all to refrigerators in building. Temperatures not taken today **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Swiss cheese in walk in cooler has gray /white mold like growth, see stop sale **Warning**
01B-07-4
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. 0 ppm, ran 2 more cycles, stop ill 0 ppm, operator called for repair **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in storage shed outside that has corregated ceiling with 2 x4 rafters, not painted. Floor is wood that has rotted. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling, walls and floor in storage shed not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm, operator set up sink to sanitize dishes, establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink, operator set up single sink in server area to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling, walls and floor in storage shed not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
67
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceilings in storage shed with single service items stored **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
67
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in storage shed with single service items. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
64
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on floor in storage room under shelving next to soda syrup boxes. 4 rodent droppings in cabinet under sink in wait station area. 3 on floor by two door freezer in storage room. 3 on floor between wall and two door filing cabinet. 6 on floor behind washer and dryer on patio by mop sink. Operator began cleaning droppings. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by container inside. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Willie Flott is operator. Food manager certification expired 10/2022.
53A-01-7
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 - Food stored outside. One cooler outside with pie in it. One freezer with fries and other frozen food in storage unit with mesh, not completely enclosed. Manager moved items to coolers inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Wall and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in storage shed with single service items. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
37
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was On Q Smokehouse Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at On Q Smokehouse Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at On Q Smokehouse Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at On Q Smokehouse Grill.
Has On Q Smokehouse Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at On Q Smokehouse Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at On Q Smokehouse Grill 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 On Q Smokehouse Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, On Q Smokehouse Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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