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SMOKE RINGS BBQ

260 DAYTONA BLVD D-440, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114

License #7450930

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97 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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SMOKE RINGS BBQ in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 4 major, 4 minor.

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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on October 6, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 4 major and 4 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Imported observations
8
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Warning Issued
  • [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.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -box of pasta ,cans of beans
  • [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - smoker for cooking
  • [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • [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.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Purcell surface sanitizer
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