North Fort Myers, Lee County

SMOKE'N PIT BAR B Q

1641 N TAMIAMI TRL, North Fort Myers, FL 33903-5504

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24483249

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of mushrooms pieces and stems dented along rim and seam. Operator discarded can. Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 24483252

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing around exterior of walk in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 24483251

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24483250

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 24028180

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris.

24-08-4

Detail 24028181

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed red plastic cups stacked wet nesting on soda station.

33-16-4

Detail 24028183

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24028182

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with pitted rust.

36-10-4

Detail 24028184

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled behind soda racks. Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 23518061

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper tat hand washing sink next to dishwasher table. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23518058

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing floor drain cover in dishwasher area.

13-03-4

Detail 23518060

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line with no hair restraint while preparing food.

33-16-4

Detail 23518064

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23518059

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on wall behind shelf across from dishwasher table.

02D-01-5

Detail 23518062

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled in large plastic bin by ice machines.

36-10-4

Detail 23518063

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors with buildup of debris by soda syrup rack.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23167278

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemicals stored next Toto go items. Operator removed from shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23167279

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in cooler and counter on cook's line. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23167276

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven around the corner from the cook's line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23167277

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-17-4

Detail 22702713

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee by washing hands for 10-15 seconds. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22702708

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and fish over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22702704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans 119F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F or above at stove immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22702705

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to water heater. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22702710

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and holder at prep area table. Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22702712

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22702715

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22702711

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22702714

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed secondary ice machine inoperable. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22702706

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed corn boxes not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Freezer. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22702707

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at wait station handwash sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22702709

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at wait station. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 22175463

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled on cart by dishwasher. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22175460

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to walk-in cooler door and reach in freezer on cook's line torn.

23-03-4

Detail 22175462

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers with heavy buildup of dust and debris.

33-16-4

Detail 22175464

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

36-60-5

Detail 22175461

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door in back exit torn.

35B-14-4

Detail 22175459

Basic - Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed to go window left open after food service completed. To go area is adjacent to kitchen area. Operator closed window during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22175458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of flour by fire pit unlabeled.

Jun 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22074613

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with food buildup on blade.

13-03-4

Detail 22074611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cooks line preparing food with no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 22074610

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bus tubs wet nesting on shelf in hallway around the corner from dishwasher.

14-11-5

Detail 22074608

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on standup reach in freezer on cook's line.

35B-01-4

Detail 22074612

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around exterior door to back exit of restaurant.

33-16-4

Detail 22074609

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-14-4

Detail 22074614

Basic - Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed to go window left open after food service completed. To go area is adjacent to kitchen area. Operator closed window during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21996084

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed sign and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21996082

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 21996085

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cooks line preparing food. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21996083

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not stored inverted on cook's line. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21837179

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21837174

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

29-28-4

Detail 21837178

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Operator unsure when water filters were last serviced.

13-03-4

Detail 21837175

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cooks line.

36-24-5

Detail 21837176

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall over dish table of dishwasher. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21837181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor by hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21837180

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter of cooks line not stored in sanitizer.

02D-01-5

Detail 21837177

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar on counter of server station unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21095138

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Sysco Green Beans with damaged double seam. Operator removed from rotation and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21095135

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack across from dishwasher. Operator discussed proper air drying to dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 21095136

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above dishwasher loading table.

36-60-5

Detail 21095137

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed damaged screen at end of cooks line.

42-01-4

Detail 21095139

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor. Operator turned mop upside down to dry. Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 21051371

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer next to to go salt and pepper packets in drive through area. Operator removed bottle from area. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21051372

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from cooks line. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21051370

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21051374

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf across from dish. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21051373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of corn on the cob stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21051375

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle across from walk-in cooler. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 20405575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cooks line heavy buildup of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

36-65-5

Detail 20405576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive smoke, steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke filled kitchen at start of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20403660

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5-10 live flies in prep area and dry storage area. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20403662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans at 110°F Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20403664

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cinnamon sugar on cooks line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20403668

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed four employee cups on cutting board next to steam table. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20403667

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dishwasher. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20403661

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20403666

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cooks line heavy buildup of grease. Warning

35B-09-4

Detail 20403669

Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - live flies present. Observed torn screen by server go table. Warning

36-65-5

Detail 20403663

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive smoke, steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke filled kitchen at start of inspection. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20403665

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sitting in dirty water by Hand washing sink next to cooks line. Warning