How many health inspections has SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ had?

SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ ever been shut down?

No, SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ?

The most frequently cited violations at SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Waste properly disposed.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ

204 6 STREET SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ LLC · License: SEA6308008

SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ in Winter Haven, FL has 22 inspections on record with 60 total violations (2.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

60Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 14, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jun 25, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Warning Issued

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ had?: SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ ever been shut down?: No, SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ?: The most frequently cited violations at SMOKIN OX PREMIUM BBQ are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Waste properly disposed.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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