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Failing Health Score
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JAY'S SMOKIN' BBQ in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 16 ounces of milk expired with date of 10/20/26. Operator discarded the food item.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard preparing food at kitchen.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food items at kitchen.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled above Reach in Freezer across Stove. Operator labeled the food item.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at make table across Deep Fryers.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table inoperable. Observed filled with ice. Food items on ice bath at Make Table.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed green onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Executive Chef: Robert Shaw.
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