Smokin Joes BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Smokin Joes BBQ appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “wall not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bowling Green restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot waster heater leaking in the unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in freezer next to the three compartment sink torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Establishment has no running water from their well, owner stated that the well is not working. The establishment is hook up and receiving their water from their residential neighbors well. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Arrived at the establishment sign on the door read sorry closed dry well. Employee of the establishment was outside of the establishment, he stated the owner was on site and would talk to me by phone. Spoke to the owner by phone. He stated the well had collapsed and is no longer working and that he close voluntarily and will not reopen until the well is fixed. He stated he was sick and refused to meet with me and refused to let his employee sign for the callback inspection today. **Time Extended**
27-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stores next to food on a shelf in the dry storage area. Employee removed the bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in freezer next to the three compartment sink torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwaves in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors. thought out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot waster heater leaking in the unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw hard shell eggs over sliced cheese and key lime pie in the reach in cooler, owner moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Printed a copy for the owner, employees signed before inspection was done. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Observed J. Arango expired 6/26/2025 and J. Prine expired 6/25/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in freezer in the kitchen next to 3-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of flour, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors in the front area unsealed, owner stated working on getting floors replaced. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at the front counter area next to reach in cooler that is not smooth or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
43
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs over a jar of pickles in the reach in cooler at the counter area, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gallon of bleach next to a case of Dr Pepper soda in the dry storage area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a funnel with no handle in the sugar, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed a fire pit behind the restaurant where they are burning boxes, by a wooded area, called the Hardee Fire Department and left a message.
33-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup on the prep table in the kitchen was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Observed reach in cooler out of order next to the reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bottle of jalapeños on the floor in front of the reach in cooler, employee put on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed no hood filters in the kitchen over the equipment.
14-42-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors in the kitchen and front area unsealed, owner stated in the process of working on the floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind reach in cooler at the front counter is nonabsorbent or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from a hand washing sink in the employees bathroom.
29-11-4
47
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator states he is planning on closing in September and will re-seal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent on line behind white stand up freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can banana pudding dented. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects in kitchen. Operator terminated small flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment at septic tank covers behind building . While Inspecting the operator called septic service to have it pumped out. They will be by tomorrow, per conversation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead small flying insects in dry storage. Five in dry storage. One on ice cream counter top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in ice cream jimmies . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Burn pit outside near creek. **Warning**
33-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator states he is planning on closing in September and will re-seal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent on line behind white stand up freezer. **Warning**
36-30-4
30
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed key lime pies with cream topping at 49F in front display case. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 key lime pies on front display found at 49F. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed no dumpster available and trash is being burned outside back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 dumpster availabile at the other end of the buildiing, open lid and trash all around dumpster located on dirt ground . Observed trash burn pile being used located outside back door of establishment. **Admin Complaint**
33-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad aroundback door and smoker area.. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed straws,plastic bags,empty aerosol can squeegee,plastic brush paper and paper bits and remnants pieces of styrofoam plates,cardboard boxes, Burt cans, cigarette butts and empty cigarette packages,aluminum cans, scattered on ground in a area that proceeds from approximately 15x 20 foot area across back of building and wraps around side of building to another area that is approximately 20x10foot area which is behind and beside the covered smoker. Area around dumpster littered with plastic bottles and trash, broken fences on ground around dumpster **Admin Complaint**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed outdoor sewage lines open and uncapped muddy sewage water in hole around piped areas leading to and before the septic tank. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 one 3 inch pipe is still open and uncapped possibly allowing overflow of wastewater to be emitted onto the ground or to allow pests to enter the establishment.. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at outdoor area an trash on the ground behind establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: At callback 8/9/23 observed no outside trash receptacle and trash scattered on ground. **Admin Complaint**
33-06-4
55
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed large pieces of raw beef and pork stored on top of and sitting in contact with bulk cheese and ready to eat ham in reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small reachin preptop cooler at steamtable (); potatoes salad 3lbs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 1cup (63F - Cold Holding); banana pudding 4 lbs (65F - Cold Holding); link sausage 8lbs(65F - Cold Holding); cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) front display case (); ream pies 7 servings (47F - Cold Holding); key lime pies w cream topping (51F - Cold Holding) 2 door prep top cooler on wall at kitchen beside sandwich press (); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (61F); shredded cheese 3 lbs (67F - Cold Holding); ham 2 lbs (62F - Cold Holding); wings2lbs (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs 2 lbs (61F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked BEEF 15 lbs(83F - Cooling) cooked and sliced , cooling from day before, not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer reading 30F and ambient air registers at 57F. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at 3 bay sink area used to store sanitatizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed no dumpster available and trash is being burned outside back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad aroundback door and smoker area.. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler at prep/ sandwich press area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and old food buildup on doors and front of warmer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed outdoor sewage lines open and uncapped muddy sewage water in hole around piped areas leading to and before the septic tank. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed 4 cases of pork slacking at room temperature. Operator removed to cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at outdoor area an trash on the ground behind establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-06-4
27
May 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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 5 flies in the kitchen area landing on prep tables and on in use utensils. Observed 7 flies in dining area, observed fly larva growing in sewage at outside back door beside mop sink. Observed multiple flies swarming outside near barbecue grills and equipment. Observed 6 flies swarming on floor near meat cooler behind front counter. Observed glue type fly trap on cherry filling can stored on top of in use prep table covered in dead and dying flies. Food prep taking place on counter in front of trap. Observed glue toe fly trap in window of dining area covered in dead and dying flies. Observed two dead flies inside white upright reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: At callback 5/19/23 observed 1 fly in front counter area. Observed 5 dead flys on floor in front of front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in glue trap on table near handsink. Observed live roach climbing wall under 3 bay sink. Observed live roach on front counter at ice cream cup storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: At callback 5/19/23 observed two live roaches between prep able and wall and 1live roach on floor behind front counter. Multiple dead roaches between wall and loose floor molding,5 dead roaches at floor behind front counter. 7 dead roaches under prep table in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose directly connected to faucet of mop sink and lying in sewage where flys are breeding. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty unaware of reheating parameters, unaware of cooling parameters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy old food debris inside 4 door stainless reach in cooler at front counter and Inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed public restroom in dining area left open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed old food residue in indention of reach in cooler door handles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at sandwich press unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Observed reach in preptop at steam table unable to maintain foods placed on floor of cooler at 41F or colder. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the space between the double doors that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. observed garbage can with grease and garbage with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. observed 3 legged mop sink replaced but not securely mounted and not connected to wastewater pipe and pouring from bottom of sink on to ground at area of concern where flys are breeding. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food residue in areas of door where hinges are located and in gaskets of cooler doors in equipment in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen finish worn away. Floor coated with black grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
32
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.. Observed 5 flies in the kitchen area landing on prep tables and on in use utensils. Observed 7 flies in dining area, observed fly larva growing in sewage at outside back door beside mop sink. Observed multiple flies swarming outside near barbecue grills and equipment. Observed 6 flies swarming on floor near meat cooler behind front counter. Observed glue type fly trap on cherry filling can stored on top of in use prep table covered in dead and dying flies. Food prep taking place on counter in front of trap. Observed glue toe fly trap in window of dining area covered in dead and dying flies. Observed two dead flies inside white upright reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage on ground at back of establishment at mop sink and on front of old septic tank beside building wall. Observed fly larva growing in wet sewage/mud. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in glue trap on table near handsink. Observed live roach climbing wall under 3 bay sink. Observed live roach on front counter at ice cream cup storage. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage standing in floor drain under sink. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate cream pie and cheese cake in front display counter found at 45F. Foods in reach in prep top found, sliced ham 10lbs (51F - Cold Holding); hotdogs 8ea (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese 1 quart (61F-Cold Holding) link sausage 10lbs (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef 1qt (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes 1pint (61F - Cold Holding); nachos cheese sauce 6 lbs (56F - Cold Holding) .See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate cream pie and cheese cake in front display counter found at 45F. Foods in reach in prep top found, sliced ham 10lbs (51F - Cold Holding); hotdogs 8ea (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 4lbs (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese 1 quart (61F-Cold Holding) link sausage 10lbs (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef 1qt (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes 1pint (61F - Cold Holding); nachos cheese sauce 6 lbs (56F - Cold Holding) .See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed wings and sweet potato casserole not heated to 165F after 2 and a half hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose directly connected to faucet of mop sink and lying in sewage where flys are breeding. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty unaware of reheating parameters, unaware of cooling parameters. **Warning**
53A-10-4
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. Resent to operator via email **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at warewash area with large container stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
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. Form provided via email **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Collard greens made 2 days ago cabbage made 5 days ago no date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed public restroom in dining area left open. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed old food residue in indention of reach in cooler door handles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.at open floor drain under sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at sandwich press unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Observed reach in preptop at steam table unable to maintain foods placed on floor of cooler at 41F or colder. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the space between the double doors that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at front counter ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pitcher of cloudy water sitting at front counter at room temperature with a knife, spatula and ice cream scoop stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. observed 3 legged mop sink replaced but not securely mounted and not connected to wastewater pipe and pouring from bottom of sink on to ground at area of concern where flys are breeding. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food residue in areas of door where hinges are located and in gaskets of cooler doors in equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy old food debris inside 4 door stainless reach in cooler at front counter and Inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open steam table foods not covered during slack time with flies in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen finish worn away. Floor coated with black grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. observed garbage can with grease and garbage with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
33-15-4
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed neashed onions stored outside on dirty table with tools and beside animal crate at open covered area beside establishment. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed water outside back of establishment welling up from open pipe, holes in wall from building. Evidence of small ditch dug from building to creek or ditch that flows along side/back of property. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of mop water on ground as cloudy water puddle outside back door with all other areas dry. Mop buckets stored outside. **Warning**
28-14-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed evidence of animal kept on premises. Observed wire crate and bedding and water bowl under shed beside smoker outside establishment. **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans on cooler from 2 days prior with no date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed public restroom in dining area left open. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom and public restroom without self closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or and verflowing pn to ground beside smoker. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground. Observed used single use aluminum pans, used gloves, paper towels on ground around smoker at side of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty container at front counter. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in cloudy standing water. Operator sent through dishwash and got new utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink upturned on ground upside down and not attached to any plumbing. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed large pile of cardboard boxes and meat boxes on ground outside back door. Evidence of burn pile being used. **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen finish worn away. Floor coated with black grease. **Warning**
36-02-5
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook moving from front counter area and reach in coolers and dish wash area handling unsanized equipment and then put on gloves without first washing hands then handle ready to eat foods and plate foods for customers.employee was retrained and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at 3 bay/ kitchen with bleach jug on basin of handsink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handsink, no paper towels at back 3 Bay Area handsink. Only two handsinks for establishment. Paper towels were provided at sinks by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed warmers, microwave, refrigerators, freezers, all with black buildup of food and grease debris on exterior handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and areas of ceiling finish peeling in kitchen over warmers.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents uncovered. No vent covers on ceiling AC vents in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris in corners and under equipment. Buildup of black and white debris under 3 bay sink. Floors should be cleaned to the underlying surface of concrete.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bulk brown sugar container with broken lid. No lander closeable.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on nail on wall on contact with unsanitary wall between uses. Operator sent tongs to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop on contact with food on bulk brown sugar bin.operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use tongs stored on dirty wooden shelf at outdoor cooker. Aluminum foil open to elements and dust and debris.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave and oven have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy old food debris at wooden shelving beside smoker outside. Observed rust and spilled food on lower shelving at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor smoker area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dirt floor area with heavy leaf and debris buildup around cooker and in covered cooking/ storage area. Observed old pans and garbage on ground around cooker.
33-34-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. All areas of kitchen are of nsealed concrete and black with grease debris.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no common name on bulk sugar bin at steam table.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokin Joes BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokin Joes BBQ on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokin Joes BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “wall not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smokin Joes BBQ.
How does Smokin Joes BBQ compare to other restaurants in Bowling Green?
Smokin Joes BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bowling Green average of 88.
Has Smokin Joes BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smokin Joes BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smokin Joes BBQ 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 Joes BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin Joes BBQ is inspected around five times per year on average.
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