Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Operator is doing a special process” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at expo unposed as dump sink. Ice observed in bottom. Operator cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is conducting cook/chill reduced oxygen packaging. Operator has submitted a HACCP plan, not yet approved by OPQ.
03G-50-1
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at hot water dish machine drain
29-19-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large Plastic tubs on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers at expo. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at end of cookline slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain lines leaking under dish rinse sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets on the floor at bar. Operator placed buckets inside secondary bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with clear of all purpose cleaner stored on ice machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator has submitted a HACCP plan, not yet approved by OPQ. Discussed alternate methods for storing foods in unsealed vacuum packaging for later use.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scouring pad in hand sink at end of cookline. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager removed to dish **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at wait station. Observed 2 at bar area
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in bar area. Manager placed in secondary bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pecan butter cold holding at 51F. Sour cream cold holding 54F. Cole slaw cold holding 53F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. Manager covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Right sink on cook line
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
86
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage room
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and beef thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to 2-compartment sink
06-01-5
86
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on service line next to food Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
31B-03-4
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 manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink on cookline blocked by a metal pan Observed employee remove **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. Emailed to manager
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing in walk-in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water Corrected -observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527.
How does Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 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 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7527 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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