The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ

204 6 Street Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 89, putting The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located across from the smoker area.

22-20-5

Sep 3, 2025

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. Operator unable to locate files

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hair resistants **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda dispenser in dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bag on prep area by mixer and jacket on box of single service baking containers. Back pack sitting on top of case of canned food next to the side entrance of the kitchen. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Clayton Tyler 8/9/2018 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Clayton Tyler 8/9/2018 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Equipment handle handle broken on hot box. Screwdriver opens as handle. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor cook line. Operator removed from cook line off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ.

How does The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Smokin Ox Premium 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 The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Smokin Ox Premium BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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