Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2

3333 Us Hwy 19 S, Holiday, FL 34691
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2's latest score of 67 falls below the Holiday average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A gallon of milk 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator states that it was left on prep table less than 30 minutes during prepping, and it will be used by the next hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by prep table and floor speaker in kitchen. Operator moved items away from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On lower shelf of a prep table in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in cooler door.
14-71-4
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener stored on table near food for restaurant. Quat sanitizer stored on shelf neat food. All chemicals were removed during inspection to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked beans in reach in cooler. Operator moved the ground beef to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeding 200 ppm. Employee diluted sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table in kitchen at 2:00pm. Employee reheated chicken. Re checked temp 171f a. cooked chicken wings (122F - Hot Holding **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Five gallon Home Depot container used to store bbq sauce.
14-15-4
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/. Smokers not reflecting on plans. Called plan reviewer Jaron Brown. Plans submitted were denied. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door.
14-11-5
52
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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/. Plans do not reflect what's on file. Smokers outside not on plans - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: No new plans submitted discussed with plan reviewer Duke **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: not observed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook pork 126 f 2nd temp in oven warmer.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store to buy food contact surface. Observed food contact surfaces sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid spray on shelf by water. Employee removed to proper storage
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at 76 f ran over 2 minutes.
27-16-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 76 f ran over 2 minutes.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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/. Plans do not reflect what's on file. Smokers outside not on plans
51-16-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 76 ran over 2 minutes.
27-25-5
37
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of sink, mover to the side. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Issued to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen, mold like substance in cabinet under hand wash sink
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
61
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, fish,pork. Operator was able to provide the prep date of these items and date marked accordingly
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2.

How does Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 compare to other restaurants in Holiday?

Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Holiday average of 77.

Has Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 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 Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Robert's Smokin' BBQ 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.