Smokin Jims Barbeque

3615 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Smokin Jims Barbeque has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.

Smokin Jims Barbeque's latest score is in line with the Auburndale average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and metal pan blocking hand washing sink. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork ribs box on the floor in the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on left side of fryer.

36-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3-compartment sink. Emailed hand sign, manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Emailed manager, form was printed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall by 3-compartment sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in main kitchen, employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training for unavailable at the time of in inspection.

53B-13-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open monster drink in reach in cooler in the kitchen and operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

50-17-3

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

53B-01-5

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink on cookline.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on flip top unit.

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed pickles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on top of south bend oven.

23-03-4

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin Jims Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin Jims Barbeque on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokin Jims Barbeque?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smokin Jims Barbeque.

How does Smokin Jims Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Smokin Jims Barbeque most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Smokin Jims Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokin Jims Barbeque have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin Jims Barbeque 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 Jims Barbeque inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin Jims Barbeque is inspected around two times per year on average.

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