Smokin 19
Last inspected: May 13, 2024
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Smokin 19, the earliest from 2022. Smokin 19 was last inspected on May 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Smokin 19's latest score of 95 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors in warewashing area not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in big bar soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of purple liquid in dish area. Employee labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on shelf with food to be served to the public not identified in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food in kitchen no beard guard,
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink in big bar.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth out on prep table. Employee removed wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can baked beans dented. Inspector informed employee and can was removed/segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles in bar and stage area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in hand wash sink next to back door exit in kitchen. Inspector informed employee and was removed to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to beer tap and hand wash sink. Inspector informed employee and bottle was labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current but not displayed. Inspector informed employee and employee stated they will print from online portal. Employee printed and hung current license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed next to entrance inside dry storage area. 1 dead roach in mens restroom. Inspector informed employee and areas were cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to prep table soiled with food debris. Outside storage area smoker heavily soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 10 can baked beans not segregated from other foods being sold to public. Inspector informed employee and can was removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
43
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of baked beans 116 oz.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw in walk in cooler not date marked and cook stated it was made yesterday morning. Cook date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In front bar area, spray bottle cleaner not labeled. Inspector informed employee and was labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in front bar area soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket sanitizer registered at 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Inspector informed employee and bucket was remade and registered at 200 ppm quaternary ammonium **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.exterior of dish machine top soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One dented can of baked beans 116 oz. Inspector informed employee and employee removed can and placed it in separate area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found in front bar area next to second ice container and soda gun. Inspector informed employee and area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack and clothing articles hanging on dry food storage and spice rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar ice container has ice scoop handle touching ice. Inspector informed employee and scoop was placed with handle up **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave on top shelf heavily soiled with food debris and grease
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Inspector informed manager and dumpster lid was closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage links not thawing under running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in kitchen.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokin 19 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokin 19 on file is from May 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokin 19?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokin 19.
How does Smokin 19 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Smokin 19 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Smokin 19's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smokin 19 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smokin 19 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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