Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ

103 E Main St, Wauchula, FL 33873

American

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Wauchula restaurant scores 70. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over hot dogs in the reach in cooler, owner moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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/

53A-07-6

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 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin' Tender-Ness 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' Tender-Ness BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin' Tender-Ness BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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