Smoke Rings BBQ

260 Daytona Blvd D-440, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

American

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Smoke Rings BBQ six times, with records going back to 2023. Smoke Rings BBQ was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Daytona Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Quat

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -has sign just needs to be placed on wall

31B-04-4

Oct 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water pump was not operating. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

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

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. -cashier

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease

23-03-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -knives

25-02-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Rings BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke Rings BBQ on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Smoke Rings BBQ compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Smoke Rings BBQ most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Smoke Rings BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoke Rings BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smoke Rings BBQ 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 Smoke Rings BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke Rings BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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