POP'S SMOKE SHED

Name: POP'S SMOKE SHED
Address: 31251 AVE A, BIG PINE KEY, FL, 33043, US
Rating: 83.1

31251 AVE A, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043

License #5402801

83.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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POP'S SMOKE SHED in BIG PINE KEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 7 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 4, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in sink at cook line and spray bottle hanging from hand sink at front counter.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Andrew and Steven hired for 1 year, no proof of employee training.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of sanitizer not labeled at beverage station and front counter.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of containers at flip top at front line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (119F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Employee began reheating product.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottles of quaternary ammonium solution at 500 ppm. Employee added water to solution. Final reading, 200ppm.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[24-27-4] Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils on magnet next to handwashing sink
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. There is no running hot or cold water at preamp area handwashing sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle hanging on handwashing sink
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steven ,
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing chlorine is 0 ppm. Triple sink is being set up to sanitize all dishes until repairs are made on dish machine.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[51-11-4] Large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine

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