Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch
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3200 River Ranch Rd, River Ranch, FL 33867Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch operated as a Risk Level 1 permanent food service facility with 160 seats. The establishment had 22 inspections on record between March 2022 and December 2025, documenting 106 total violations — an average of 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced no emergency closures during this period. High-priority violations centered on handwashing and chemical storage deficiencies. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, including the most recent inspection on December 8, 2025. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 3 consecutive citations in the December 2025 inspection. Chemical storage violations were documented on multiple occasions, including March 2022 and May 2023. Additional high-priority findings included improper cooking temperatures, employee health policy violations, and allergen awareness deficiencies. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 found 6 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 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
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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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— 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
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch last inspected?
- Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch had?
- Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch find?
- Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch ever been shut down?
- No, Smokehouse on the River / Kissimmee River Queen in River Ranch 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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