Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que

110 Plaza Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Lake Placid average 82, so Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Worn, torn floor at reach in cooler. Operator will repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-10-4

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at water heater.

36-17-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime : cooler at bbq station soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Screen in window in poor repair. Operator will be shutting down for maintenance and repair next month. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-60-5

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cooler soiled.

22-02-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

36-60-5

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: fan soiled.

36-50-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que.

How does Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que 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 Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin Bear Bar-B-Que is inspected around three times per year on average.

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