Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
55
Score
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 was last inspected on Jul 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Live” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held at cook line flip top cooler for more than 4 hours per operator. All other TCS items in cooler were in ambient cooling. Operator discarded buffalo sauce and added ice to unit. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held at cook line flip top cooler for more than 4 hours per operator. All other TCS items in cooler were in ambient cooling. Operator discarded buffalo sauce and added ice to unit.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook move soiled plates to warewashing area, use a sanitizer wiping cloth and then began food preparation without changing gloves. Operator discussed proper glove change and handwashing procedures with cook. Cooked washed hands and changed gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above dishwashing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture above steam table/hot holding unit in kitchen heavily rusted from prior leak.
38-01-4
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Dishwasher ppm at over 200 ppm. Not to use dishwasher until it is calibrated to approximately 100 ppm.
22-41-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at front bar hand wash sink.
27-16-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-17-5
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge in the hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored above a prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects by large oven/ smoker station- landiing on walls, handwash sink and towel dispenser- operated killed and removed all small small flying insects- sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By dish machine area ceiling vent and tiles soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
82
May 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler - raw ground beef not commercially packaged over whole muscle beef- operator moved ground beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At prep area counter at back of kitchen observed approximately 20 small flying insects landing on prep table, clean dishes. At front prep counter and cookline in kitchen - observed approximately 40 small flying insects landing on prep counters and single service to-go boxes. At dry storage area observed approximately 25 flies landing on boxes and single service items. At kitchen area by large oven/ smoker station observed 20 flies. At dish area observed approximately 25 flies landing on clean dishes and clean dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- Gallon of milk not date marked with expiration date of 04/23/2023- operator could not determine when milk was opened- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-17-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At large oven / smoking station- handwash sink blocked by pressure washer and hose. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping cloth stored on prep table near back prep area- operator removed. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed shrimp in vacuum package on cook line cooler. Operator stated vacuum packed two days prior and not moved. See Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Main Walk-in - Wings (60F - 46F - Cold Holding); per operator stored in cooler overnight, per operator new wings were just put under cold holding wings to cool and heating up cooler. Observed cook line main make table - bottom: lettuce cut (47F - Cold Holding); honey pecan butter (48F - Cold Holding); chicken cooked and pulled (48F - Cold Holding); pork pop (48F - Cold Holding); per operator items moved to cooler at 11 am from walk-in cooler and stored in unit. Operator removed and stored in cooler. Observed expo line - butter (47F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in ice bath, ice not level with product, stored 1 hour, operator removed and stored in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - A) Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw hamburger and put on grill and then handle cheese. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. B) Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ground to pick up towel and then handle container with au jus and portion on line. Operator had employee change gloves and wash hands, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands in hand sink and fail to use paper towels to turn off hand sink. Operator had employee rewash hands with soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed shrimp in vacuum package on cook line cooler. Operator stated vacuum packed two days prior and not moved. See Stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects by warewashing area in kitchen, 1 small flying insect in dry storage area. Operator exterminated and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized. 2) Observed chicken dripping down on clean dishes on counter in kitchen. Operator removed and washed and sanitized. 3) Observed soda gun soiled with mold like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with Brillo pad in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in cooler on bar and standing water in main make table. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with mold like growth at bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in main make table and on walk-in freezer coil. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed containers on prep table. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile above expo line missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brisket in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered at time of visit. Observed corn bread and storage cooler uncovered and water in container. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
20
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed dishmachine at 10 ppm chlorine. Operator replaced sanitizer and recalibrated to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water on grill counter in dirty water. Operator replaced water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen by smokers and warewashing area. Operator attempted to exterminate. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler - beans, brisket, bean sauce (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); steak (53F - Cold Holding); ribs (53F - Cold Holding); wings seasoned (51F - Cold Holding); per operator cooler was open for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Operator took ice bags and put on food items to assist cool. cook line pantry double door - wings (52F - Cold Holding); cook line drawers window - cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (50F - Cold Holding), per operator items were put into units around 11:00 am and left. Operator removed and stored in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed middle steam cabinet - brisket (123F-134F - Hot Holding); , per operator brisket was stored at front of unit for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at dishmachine blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker racks and walls with food debris accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer on back of coils. Observed ice build up in cook line fryer make table on cooling unit in bottom of unit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in light fixtures above warewashing area and above prep area. Operator removed and cleaned light fixtures and sanitized surrounding area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged above double stack ice machine. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed Light by ice machine unshielded. **Warning**
38-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528.
How does Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 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 #7528 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7528 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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