Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City
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12830 Us Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City has been emergency-closed twice: on November 7, 2022 for rodent activity and January 5, 2023 for roach and rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 242 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, with employee health policy violations, improper hand-washing, and food contact surface violations appearing across multiple inspections. A complaint-based inspection on January 5, 2023 documented conditions serious enough to trigger an emergency closure recommendation, followed by two callback inspections on January 6, 2023—one of which the facility failed to comply with on the initial callback. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it cited four basic violations including proper hand-washing and consumer advisory issues.
Most recent closure: January 5, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City: Emergency Closure History (2)
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · 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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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 5, 2023 and January 6, 2023. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City last inspected?
- Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City last shut down?
- Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City was last shut down on January 5, 2023 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City had?
- Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City find?
- Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City was most recently inspected on August 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill in Dade City has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
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