Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
8020 Citrus Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33625Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa has accumulated 218 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. In July 2025, inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding 12 violations including 4 high-priority items, followed by a compliance callback. Proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory postings are the facility's top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: August 17, 2017 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017041793 | $400.00 | Aug 17, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa last shut down?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa was last shut down on August 17, 2017 for 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 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa had?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa find?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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.
- Has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Tampa been fined?
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7524 in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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