Pensacola Smokehouse
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Pensacola Smokehouse appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. Pensacola Smokehouse was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Pensacola Smokehouse is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed equipment added in kitchen without updated plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Upon callback, dishwasher has been added to bar, and handwashing sink has been moved from next to 3 compartment sink to next to dishwasher at bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Per owner, plans will be changing again soon due to remodel. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed equipment added in kitchen without updated plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Upon callback, dishwasher has been added to bar, and handwashing sink has been moved from next to 3 compartment sink to next to dishwasher at bar. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler next to hot hold station: HELD 24HRS- pulled chicken 45F, buffalo dip 46F, garlic parm dressing 45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS-sausage 47F, burger 51F, chicken wings 47/48F. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS-sausage 47F, burger 51F, chicken wings 47/48F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pulled chicken 46F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler and beer cheese 46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled chicken 46F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler and beer cheese 46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
74
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Line upright Raw repackaged chicken stored over okra and pasta. Chicken moved to bottom of freezer during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boys - Beef patties 54, blanched fries 49/50F ( less than 4 hrs.) Iced to facilitate rapid cooling during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed baked beans 45/47F (24hrs) in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead frog next to reach in cooler n kitchen/drink making area. Operator cleaned up dead frog during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked beans 45/47F (24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to stove in kitchen blocked by cooling rack.
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple empty CO2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roach in the following areas: 1 next to dish machine in dish washing area and 1 next to reach in cooler in kitchen/drink making area. Operator cleaned up dead roaches during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle in multiple sauces in reach in make line cooler. Operator removed all cups from sauces during inspection.
14-01-5
47
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in dish room. Operator replaced drain cover during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in dish room
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pensacola Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pensacola Smokehouse on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pensacola Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pensacola Smokehouse.
How does Pensacola Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Pensacola Smokehouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Pensacola Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pensacola Smokehouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pensacola Smokehouse 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 Pensacola Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pensacola Smokehouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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