Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers

10233 Okeechobee Blvd B-11, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Royal Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over sing service plastic cups- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler hot dogs date marked 08/12 - not used within 7 days - see stop sale.

01B-28-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At large steam table- cheese sauce 120-127F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour operator placed on stove and reheated food to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At back prep area- hose draining into handwash sink- operated removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back prep area handwash sink- container blocking sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw 53F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on top of other containers in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler -whipped butter portions 54F, per operator less than 3 hours overfilled in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw hamburger patties stored over cooked chicken and cooked brisket in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multiple spray bottles stored on handwash sink in service area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in rear prep area blocked by cart and grease tray, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -powered sugar, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents over smoker **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups in queso fresco and pico in top of reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator received current license via email and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table next to cutting board, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Dec 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw beef , shell eggs above raw beef at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...sanitizer spray bottle, degreaser spray bottle, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers.

How does Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?

Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.

Has Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers 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 Smoke Shack BBQ and Burgers inspected?

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

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