Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven
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204 6 Street Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven has been inspected 24 times between 2016 and February 2026, accumulating 64 violations—averaging 2.7 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on consumer advisories (cited in at least 5 inspections), parasite destruction (3 inspections in 2025), and hand washing compliance (October 2023). A January 2024 inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation following an intermediate-level violation. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 identified 6 violations including one high-priority consumer advisory finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Warning Issued
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven had?
- Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven find?
- Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Smokin Ox Premium BBQ in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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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