SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7524

Name: SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7524
Address: 8020 CITRUS PARK DR, TAMPA, FL, 33625, US
Rating: 61.7

8020 CITRUS PARK DR, TAMPA, FL 33625

License #3912986

🍽️ American ℹ️

61.7 Grade F / 100

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October 7, 2025 · 10 findings · 2 critical

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SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7524 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 14 critical, 8 major, 36 minor.

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[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler on the front server line not cooling to the proper temperature. Manager moved all items from the cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen have deep grooves.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered drink on prep table in the back kitchen close to the walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in walk in cooler, dishwasher, cooks area, and prep area soiled.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink covered with wooden board, medal lids and dish rack stored inside, discussed with Owner operator the importance of mop sink , he cleared mop sink to make useable.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler cooked chicken not covered. Operator covered chicken
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from original containers not lab-led. Discussed with operator the need to label foods removed from original containers.
[28-17-5] Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Owner said he uses the drain located under the ice machine to dump mop water.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 63f and Sour Cream at 63f in reach cooler on the server front line, items where in the cooler less than four hours Manager moved items to freezer. Second temperature at 2:00pm milk 34F cold hold, sour cream 38F cold hold
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing by the handwashing sink close to dishwasher, Manager replaced paper towels by sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area and back prep area being soiled with dust debris.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the front waiting area by the entrance of the restaurant. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the prep table. Manager removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone charging on the prep table.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several soiled dry clothes in use on the cook line. Manager removed.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects in the dining room area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in the back prep area. Observed 1 live small flying insect in the dish washing area.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 insect on the dining room table. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the cook line, under the equipment. Manager killed removed and sanitized area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 package of fish thawed still in its packaging even though the packaging states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issued. Manager voluntarily discarded.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris build up.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the front server area with no soap, paper towels, or sign. Manager added paper towel, soap and sign.