Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at entrance to laundry washing machine room.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer in not fully enclosed smokehouse adjacent to rear of restaurant, employees moved all food indoors. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-43-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near water heater. Both wall and ceiling.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line oven.
22-08-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance around gasket at the top of the reach in freezer in front of smoker out side.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of microwave in see area.
22-31-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
67
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at steam table at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above flat top grill in kitchen. 2. Door gasket on single door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
21-10-4
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine 148F, operator contacted EcoLab for service and set up triple sink chlorine 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove surface
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
82
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed dish machine not at proper sanitizer. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed can opener blade with debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in back of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed no paper towel at the sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine with pink mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed the ice machine with mold like substance inside. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the back prep table with excessive grooves on the cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed cutting board with excessive grooves on it. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the kitchen equipment on the line in poor working condition. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed equipment in poor condition. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk-in cooler with debris on the shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over hamburger buns. Manager moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher handle dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes with out washing her hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 47f, chicken salad at 47f, and potato salad at 46f. Operator threw out the food, it had been in the cooler overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks stored on the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones stored on the prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the front cook's line with debris and tears. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floors behind the equipment with grease and debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light covers in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go plastic cups stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the cooler racks with rust and debris on the racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet clothes used and not being placed in a sanitizer bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with brown mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles water damaged in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license with River Road Smokehouse Inc displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive grooves on the cutting board making it hard to keep clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill.
How does Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill 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 Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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