FOLLOW DAT SMOKE BBQ

Name: FOLLOW DAT SMOKE BBQ
Address: 5175 HWY 98 W, PERRY, FL, 32348, US
Rating: 90.5

5175 HWY 98 W, PERRY, FL 32348

License #7250062

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90.5 Grade B / 100

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FOLLOW DAT SMOKE BBQ in PERRY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 3 minor.

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[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use foam trays stored directly on floor. Manager placed the single-use trays on a shelf during this inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes stored directly on floor. Manager removed the potatoes from the floor during this inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing mac and cheese missing date mark inside reach-in freezer. Manager stated the mac and cheese was cooked the previous morning and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmers: ribs (111F - Hot Holding); chicken (113F - Hot Holding). Employee stated both items have been held hot for approximately three hours and began reheating bith items in the oven. ribs (111F 2:55, 171F 3:16 - Reheating); chicken (113F 2:55, 167F 3:25 - Reheating)
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large pan. Manager unblocked the handwash sink during this inspection.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed in 2-inch numbers on side of unit.

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