Smoke BBQ
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
47
Score
Smoke BBQ appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
47
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Dish washing area -Front Line -Walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Front line; under stove, under cutting board area -Prep area; entry to ware washing station -Ware washing area under triple sink, in front of prep table, in front of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee took customers order, worked cash register, put on new glove and began cutting brisket without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage. Employee then washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Prep area; power washer hose and degreaser stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Prep area hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep area; can opener soiled, operator placed item to be ware washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Prep area; Hand washing sink plumbing disconnected. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Front line; under stove, under cutting board area -Prep area; entry to ware washing station -Ware washing area under triple sink, in front of prep table, in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Walk-in cooler; containers of baked beans stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. -Prep area; Microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Visibly soiled tongs, stored in same compartment as cleaned and sanitized utensils. Operator removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-07-4
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Moises Munoz. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired - Michelle Chin issued 12-14-2017 - ServSafe. PIC - Hilda Diaz - has Food Handler Certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink and dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand sink - faucet leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed the reportable illnesses and provided operator copy of Big 6 handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Moises Munoz. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room hand sink blocked by cases of "to go" containers. Operator moved. **Warning**
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. By back door. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By triple sink and dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand sink - faucet leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper storage with operator. **Warning**
08B-17-4
35
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn bread (65F - Cold Holding) at front counter ; as per operator food outside for 3 hours; food not prepared today; educated about TPHC form; emailed form; operator time marked to be discarded at 4 pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Coca Cola on prep table at front of the kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing at three compartment sink
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature Operator placed in reach cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoke BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoke BBQ on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoke BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Smoke BBQ.
How does Smoke BBQ compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Smoke BBQ most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Smoke BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smoke BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Smoke BBQ 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 Smoke BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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