Smokin D's BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Smokin D's BBQ has 13 inspections in the public record. Smokin D's BBQ was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Smokin D's BBQ's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing iron green hose out back. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink does not have a lid and straw.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Persons beard is too long and he doesn't have beard guard.
13-04-4
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink. Needs to come after the split on external hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Right nozzle of soda/tea dispenser is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Chicken 46F, ribs 48F, beans 47F, Coleslaw 48F, turkey 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Door to walk in cooler was open. Person in charge said everything was at temperature this morning. Just an hour since door was left open. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb's missing on hose after the split at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment can't not provide training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Meat cutting boards are grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled drink on table where paper wrap is. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A big container of bbq sauce on floor. Person in charge moved sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. About 5 bags of garbage on ground out back, cigarette butts, old equipment out back.
33-09-4
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Slaw 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Slaw 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager. All expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a 3 door freezer out back that is in a fenced in area but not covered. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink next to smokers. Person in charge put up a hand washing sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service boxes on floor. Person in charge moved to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has exposed concrete on floor where wall has been removed. Also has exposed wood.
36-02-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Establishment has 3 door freezer out back that is fenced but not covered. Doors do not lock. **Warning**
08B-42-4
45
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler; Ribs 45, chopped pork 45F, chicken 49F, beef 46F, turkey 43F; ( - Cold Holding). Could not determine time it has been out. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Ribs 45, chopped pork 45F, chicken 49F, beef 46F, turkey 43F; ( - Cold Holding). Could not determine time it has been out. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork buts in sun thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved pork butts inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink.
31B-04-4
50
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to ordering window, coleslaw (45,46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mayo sauce (47-50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for 2 hrs and they had been in and out of cooler during lunch rush. Operator turned cooler down and placed coleslaw, potato salad, mayo sauce in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Reach-in cooler next to ordering window reading 45F ambient temperature. Employee stated a repairman was scheduled for later in the day to work on cooler. No time/temperature controlled for safety in cooler at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to ordering window, coleslaw (45,46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mayo sauce (47-50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for 2 hrs and they had been in and out of cooler during lunch rush. Operator turned cooler down and placed coleslaw, potato salad, mayo sauce in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet with splitter missing vacuum breaker on one side.
29-34-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in walk-in cooler have rust accumulation.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. In front across from ordering counter, ice buildup in beverage reach in chest cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk-in cooler has mold-like substance on gaskets. Also, walk-in cooler plastic blinds have mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from ordering window has standing water in bottom of cooler. Operator removed standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head in back area on ground. Operator hung up mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Across from triple sink on shelf, plastic cup used as scoop in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokin D's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokin D's BBQ on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokin D's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smokin D's BBQ.
How does Smokin D's BBQ compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Smokin D's BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Smokin D's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smokin D's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smokin D's BBQ 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 Smokin D's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin D's BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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