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Pop's Smoke Shed

29770 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
American
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

Public records show six inspections at Pop's Smoke Shed stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pop's Smoke Shed's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked poultry at 117F chicken was put in smoker to reheat to 165 F or above for hot holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, employee washed hands in triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
41
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 2 semi -trailer storage containers on site used for storage of food items and supplies for the MFDV. The semi trailers are not on wheels or mobile and are not on the approved drawings one of the trailers is a walk-in cooler with prep tables and cold food storage , the other trailer is dry storage and has cold holing units inside of it also **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside of the MFDV in 2 semi trailers . **Warning**
08B-42-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mosquito spray near hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
55
Jul 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop's Smoke Shed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop's Smoke Shed on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop's Smoke Shed?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pop's Smoke Shed.

How does Pop's Smoke Shed compare to other restaurants in Big Pine Key?

Pop's Smoke Shed most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Big Pine Key average of 77.

Has Pop's Smoke Shed's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pop's Smoke Shed have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pop's Smoke Shed means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pop's Smoke Shed inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pop's Smoke Shed is inspected around three times per year on average.

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