Big Pine Key, Monroe County

POP'S SMOKE SHED

31251 AVE A, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Big Pine Key
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24416010

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24416005

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24416003

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24416009

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 24416007

Intermediate - 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

Detail 24416004

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of sanitizer not labeled at beverage station and front counter.

13-04-4

Detail 24416006

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24416008

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 24049794

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine

22-45-4

Detail 24049790

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing chlorine is 0 ppm. Triple sink is being set up to sanitize all dishes until repairs are made on dish machine. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 24049796

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

11-27-4

Detail 24049792

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.

22-02-4

Detail 24049791

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 24049798

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle hanging on handwashing sink

16-37-1

Detail 24049786

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 24049799

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 24049793

Intermediate - 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. Steven ,

41-17-4

Detail 24049789

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

24-27-4

Detail 24049797

Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils on magnet next to handwashing sink

13-04-4

Detail 24049795

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

51-11-4

Detail 24049788

Basic - Large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-13-4

Detail 24049800

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

29-08-4

Detail 24049787

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. There is no running hot or cold water at preamp area handwashing sink

Mar 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23511050

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New kitchen equipment has been added. 2 smokers have been added to the area under hood system. As per owner the pizza oven will be removed . The kitchen is being cleaned and remodeled. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23511049

Basic - 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. One walk-in cooler is not operational at time of inspection. Technician is coming today to service equipment. No food in unit . Warning