Smokin John's BBQ

6800 Golf Course Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
American
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Smokin John's BBQ six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Punta Gorda restaurant scores 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Operator: John Gregory, 12/17/2020. **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin John's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin John's BBQ on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Smokin John's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Smokin John's BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Smokin John's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokin John's BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin John's 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 John's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin John's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.