Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

UNITED SMOKEHOUSE

519 2 ST S, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 28, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
21

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.

Jan 28, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 24262904

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings observed under wire rack in kitchen containing equipment 4 rodent droppings observed behind bays at the front of the establishment. Operator disposed of the droppings then cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: 13 rodent droppings behind the bar area 7 rodent droppings I along the floor throughout kitchen 1 rodent dropping on prep table 1 rodent dropping on ledge near rack of clean dishes 1 rodent dropping on floor of ladies room 2 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room. Operator discarded all rodent droppings then clean and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint

Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 24250282

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings observed under wire rack in kitchen containing equipment 4 rodent droppings observed behind bays at the front of the establishment. Operator disposed of the droppings then cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning

Nov 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 24179790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Oct 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24162710

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.

29-37-4

Detail 24162709

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24162706

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen

27-16-4

Detail 24162711

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee in entire establishment. Water at 80 F when run over 2 minutes

22-08-4

Detail 24162708

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24162707

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at counter area near register

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 23800657

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-01-7

Detail 23800656

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 23686486

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamie's certificate expired 12/16/24 November proof of certification for manager Taurus, but owner states that they received the training together and his also expired on 12/16/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Certificate was unavailable at time of inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Admin Complaint

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23558442

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies on cutting board. Employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board. 1 fly near dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 2 live flies on cutting board 8 live flies in front area where display case is located. 2 live flies near Dishmachine Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 5 live flies on the wall at entrance of kitchen 3 live flies on rack by display cooler. 2 live flies near soiled dishes in warewashing area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: 1 fly on cutting board. Operator ran cutting board through the dishwasher. Employee killed fly. 1 fly on the wall near empty display case/prep area. Fly was killed. Employee sanitized the area. 1 fly on the wall above the handwash sink in the kitchen. Fly was killed and the wall was sanitized. 1 fly in the wall in the kitchen near walk in cooler. Fly was killed and the wall was sanitized. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23558441

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamie's certificate expired 12/16/24 November proof of certification for manager Taurus, but owner states that they received the training together and his also expired on 12/16/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Certificate was unavailable at time of inspection Time Extended

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23521987

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies on cutting board. Employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board. 1 fly near dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 2 live flies on cutting board 8 live flies in front area where display case is located. 2 live flies near Dishmachine Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 5 live flies on the wall at entrance of kitchen 3 live flies on rack by display cooler. 2 live flies near soiled dishes in warewashing area. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23521986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamie's certificate expired 12/16/24 November proof of certification for manager Taurus, but owner states that they received the training together and his also expired on 12/16/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23501425

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies on cutting board. Employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board. 1 fly near dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 2 live flies on cutting board 8 live flies in front area where display case is located. 2 live flies near Dishmachine Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23501424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamie's certificate expired 12/16/24 November proof of certification for manager Taurus, but owner states that they received the training together and his also expired on 12/16/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23486733

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies on cutting board. Employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board. 1 fly near dishmachine. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23486734

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 paper form, form is now hanging. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23486735

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamie's certificate expired 12/16/24 November proof of certification for manager Taurus, but owner states that they received the training together and his also expired on 12/16/24 Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23486736

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking not wearing a hair restraint or a beard guard. Employee put on hat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23486737

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper form. Form is now hanging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22912090

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in separate storage area blocked by equipment.

31B-02-4

Detail 22912094

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in separate storage area. Manager added paper towels Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22912091

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. 1 employee, Lance, has not signed employee reporting agreement.

31B-03-4

Detail 22912092

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in bar. Operator placed soap at sink Handwash sink in separate storage area. manager added soap to all locations Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22912089

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brisket cooked on 6/01/24. Operator added date. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22912093

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No paper sign at handwash sink in separate storage area.manager added hand washing sign Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22090803

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and soiled at cook line - cook cleaned and sanitized cutting board Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 22090801

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22090804

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

08B-38-4

Detail 22090805

Basic - Food ( oil) stored on floor at cook line - employee relocated oil Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22090802

Basic - No hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21637138

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp in walk in cooler.

16-21-4

Detail 21637137

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 21637136

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21230517

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 not submitted and approved for the removal of the outside enclosed kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Plans received 6/29/22Time Extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Per Plan reviewer application was submitted without plans in June , a deficiency letter mailed 6/13/22 with no reply Admin Complaint

08B-62-4

Detail 21230516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area unlocked in outside area - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Ice machine lock used with bungee cord which is not effective for protection Admin Complaint

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21162098

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 run twice - employee set up triple sink and will use until dish machine is working properly Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Triple sink in use until dish machine is working properly Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21162097

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 55 F , shredded cheese cheddar 55 F, sauce w/ sour cream 54 F cut tomatoes 55 F, salsa 55 F ,cut cabbage 55F - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: 47 F coleslaw , 47 F shredded cheddar, 46 F beef, salsa 44/46 F , 46 F cooked ham - manager placed foods on ice , Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 21162095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 not submitted and approved for the removal of the outside enclosed kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Plans received 6/29/22Time Extended Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21162096

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Opposite grill - operator called for service . - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Food not stored in cooler until service is scheduled this day Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 21162099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area unlocked in outside area - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Admin Complaint

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21159975

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 run twice - employee set up triple sink and will use until dish machine is working properly Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21159980

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce 55 F , shredded cheese cheddar 55 F, sauce w/ sour cream 54 F cut tomatoes 55 F, salsa 55 F ,cut cabbage 55F in cooler overnight no temperatures taken this day - food discarded Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21159977

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 55 F , shredded cheese cheddar 55 F, sauce w/ sour cream 54 F cut tomatoes 55 F, salsa 55 F ,cut cabbage 55F

31A-09-4

Detail 21159981

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.container of chips stored over hand wash sink at cook line - cook relocated chips - at the bar, basket stored inside bar hand wash sink - relocated basket discussed with operator and employee that hand wash sink must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21159983

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 not submitted and approved for the removal of the outside enclosed kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-06-4

Detail 21159978

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 150F when in ice bath - reviewed proper calibration of thermometer with cook

14-74-7

Detail 21159982

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. Opposite grill - operator called for service .

08B-12-5

Detail 21159976

Basic - Stored food ( tray of individual jello) not covered in walk in cooler - food covered by manager Corrected On-Site

08B-62-4

Detail 21159979

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area unlocked in outside area

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21123233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Separate kitchen with cooking equipment, plumbing , hand wash sink and coolers removed from property - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Plans not submitted per operator Admin Complaint

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

51-16-7

Detail 20939210

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. Separate kitchen with cooking equipment, plumbing , hand wash sink and coolers removed from property

53B-01-5

Detail 20939211

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 20939208

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in outside bar area

31B-04-4

Detail 20939207

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar and cook line

23-03-4

Detail 20939212

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets at inside bar - soiled curtains in walk in cooler

29-20-5

Detail 20939209

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line