Sweet Smokey's BBQ

139 N Main Street St Ste 1, Hastings, FL 32259

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Sweet Smokey's BBQ stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Hastings restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Cole slaw label on container. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall and hand washing sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-51-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Operator states rice was cooked at home **Admin Complaint**

01A-03-4

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide- emitting hanging on shelf in unit Person in charge discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator states rice was cooked at home

01B-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in triple sink Spoke to operator during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed front counter at hand wash sink in poor repair

36-51-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Wastewater on ground. At gray water tank outside, slow drip from connection. Personal in charge fixed during time of inspection.

28-13-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); person in charge stated they were in and out of cooler for an hour. Ambient temperature of unit read 39F

03A-02-5

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. One employee not trained.

53B-13-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster during inspection.

51-13-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Smokey's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Smokey's BBQ on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Smokey's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Smokey's BBQ.

How does Sweet Smokey's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Hastings?

Sweet Smokey's BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hastings average of 92.

Has Sweet Smokey's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Smokey's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Smokey'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 Sweet Smokey's BBQ inspected?

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

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