LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE
1853 E MEMORIAL BLVD STE 105, Lakeland, FL 33801
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE LLC · License: SEA6307805
LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE in Lakeland, FL has 28 inspections on record with 164 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of April 29, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2023 | Rodent activity | 12:14:00 |
Inspection History (28)
Apr 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Dec 11, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Jan 18, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 18, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Jan 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Apr 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Feb 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Jan 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Jan 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Sep 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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How Does This Facility Compare?
LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE had?
- LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE ever been shut down?
- Yes, LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE?
- The most frequently cited violations at LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
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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).
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