Pop's Smoke Shed
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
43
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Pop's Smoke Shed stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 67, which Pop's Smoke Shed's 43 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4
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
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
43
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: at callback inspection there spray hose at the triple sink is lower than the flood rim . **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: 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** **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by a floor fan and paper towels on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Handwashing sink blocked by a floor fan and paper towels on the floor **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: no CFM certification or CFM on SITE AT CALL back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: 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** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At callback inspection there is no license number affixed to the outside of the MFDV **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. . Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mow like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mow like substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.case of paper towels on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Single-service articles improperly stored.case of paper towels on the floor **Warning** **Time Extended**
25-05-4
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The only employee on site Patrick Cuello has no food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels are no located at the handwashing sink . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by a floor fan and paper towels on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.case of paper towels on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. . Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mow like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
32
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by case of water , paper towels, and fan **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brianna
53B-13-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
74
Dec 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
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 Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 four times, more than any other issue at Pop's Smoke Shed.
How does Pop's Smoke Shed compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Pop's Smoke Shed most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Pop's Smoke Shed's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pop's Smoke Shed have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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