Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater
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2693 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater has been inspected 28 times since 2016, accumulating 275 violations—an average of 9.8 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, handwashing, food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory compliance have been recurring findings across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 documented 12 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating required corrections were made; this followed a Warning Issued on October 8, 2025 for 21 violations, including multiple employee health reporting and food contact surface violations. A fire safety violation was documented on October 6, 2021 when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater had?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater find?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7588 in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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