POP'S SMOKE SHED

Name: POP'S SMOKE SHED
Address: 31251 AVE A, BIG PINE KEY, FL, 33043, US
Rating: 81.4

31251 AVE A, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043

License #5402801

81.4 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 81.4 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 19 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 7 minor.

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[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.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[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.
[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.
[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.

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