Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533

809 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324
American
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Among Plantation restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment is using cooked chill on cooked food without an approved HACCP plan. Establishment has pending plan with division. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding box and microwave on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease/food debris buildup on back of fryers, also various shelves on cook line, **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in various refrigerators in kitchen area food debris buildup in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in the bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on hanging glasses over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 40 live small flying insects landing on the ice scoop, drink syrup bottles and clean drink glasses at the bar in the dining room. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the walls around the door from the expo/wait station in the dining room to the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-10: 5 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack at the bar 2 live small flying insects landing on clean utensils at the dish area 2 live small flying insects landing on serving grates on a shelf near the dish area 2 live small flying insects landing on dry goods boxes in the dry storage area in the kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 5 flying insects flying in front of beer cooler door behind prep area. Approximately 6 flying insects flying around employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. Approximately 8 landing on wall and box at employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. One flying insect landing on pan holding sliced tomatoes at cook line. One flying insect flying around trash can at tea station at front counter. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Observed : - Approximately 20 flying insect landing on wall above shoe storage cubby next to expo station. - 1 flying insect flying around cook line. - 1 flying insect flying in front of beer cooler door. Operator killed approximately 15 flies and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed diced herb stored on non food grade paper in flip top cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 5 flying insects flying in front of beer cooler door behind prep area. Approximately 6 flying insects flying around employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. Approximately 8 landing on wall and box at employee shoe storage cubby next to expo station. One flying insect landing on pan holding sliced tomatoes at cook line. One flying insect flying around trash can at tea station at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense garlic buffaloes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line with an accumulation of black mold like debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning**
36-17-5
52
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies landing on clean glasses hanging over the bar Approximately 10 live flies landing on the bar counter top Approximately 10 live flies landing on shelving above the center of the bar and service bar Approximately 10 live flies on the walls over the condiment station at the end of the expo station between the bar and the kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar, a spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. The bar tender labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
67
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on cooler at hot box door handles throughout cookline. Employees cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around walk in freezer door. Employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
86
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishware. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above bar and throughout dining room. Operator has replacement tiles in possession; awaiting paint job before installation. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of cooler at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Observed drawers at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. 2) Observed broken glass in bottom of beverage cooler at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on floor in dishwashing area of kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw fish, thawed, stored at cook line. Operator cut open fish packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and cook line wall.
36-34-5
61
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced chicken (59°F - Cold Holding) Operator states item has been in cooler for less than 2 hours and added a bag of ice to cool down chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored above ready-to-eat sausage. Operator moved hamburger patties to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533.

How does Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 78.

Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 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 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7533 is inspected around seven times per year on average.