Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale
Last inspected:
3615 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale has been inspected 23 times since July 2022, recording 66 total violations and averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Hand washing violations appeared in at least three inspections between 2022 and 2023, and time-as-control violations in food preparation were cited multiple times. The most recent inspection on September 5, 2025 found 12 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale last inspected?
- Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale had?
- Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale find?
- Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale ever been shut down?
- No, Smokin Jims Barbeque in Auburndale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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