Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida

Last inspected:

15001 Gasparilla Rd, Placida, FL 33946
Overview

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida has been inspected 24 times between 2016 and March 2026, accumulating 176 total violations—an average of 7.3 violations per inspection, significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced multiple emergency closures related to pest activity and equipment failures. High-priority violations have included handwashing deficiencies, employee health policy violations, and inadequate cooling procedures appearing across multiple inspections, indicating systemic management issues that persist despite repeated enforcement action. The most recent routine inspection on October 23, 2024 found no violations during a Hurricane Milton follow-up assessment.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
177Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida last inspected?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida?
The most frequently cited violations at Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida had?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida find?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida ever been shut down?
No, Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
When was Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida last inspected?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida had?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida find?
Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smokin Jerry's Tiki Bar & Grill in Placida has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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