SARGE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
3216 CORK RD, PLANT CITY, FL 33565-5160
License #3919426
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Solid Health Score
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SARGE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ in PLANT CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.
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SARGE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed whole onions and tomatoes stored over ham and premade Cubans in cooler. Employee moved items
- [16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Had employee make sanitizer in sink and discussed measurements.
- [22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator only had bleach designed for general cleaning, laundry, and non-food contact surfaces available. Label did not say that it was designed for food contact surfaces. Employee bought correct bleach designed for food contact surfaces indicated on label.
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