Butler Beach, St. Johns County

SMOKING D' S 2

5495 1 ST, Butler Beach, FL 32084

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Butler Beach
County
St. Johns
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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 24530059

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose next to smoker.

22-02-4

Detail 24530058

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

14-01-5

Detail 24530063

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed cup. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24530060

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage outside. Person in charge disposed of dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24530057

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets are torn at bottom of door.

23-03-4

Detail 24530062

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 24530061

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on floor in dry storage.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24174244

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25 Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24174241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near walk-in cooler. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24174242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear plastic spray bottles filled with clear liquid and located near triple sink missing labels. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24174246

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 24174245

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front exterior door not self closing.

36-27-5

Detail 24174243

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near smoker soiled with grease.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 23699033

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on floor of shed/office. No single service or food service in shed. Discussed sealing and gap closure with person in charge. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 23689760

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23689752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (123F - Hot Holding) over fire. Person in charge increased flame to rapidly reheat pork. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23689754

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at triple sink per person in charge. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23689756

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near triple sink missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23689759

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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employee hired more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 23689757

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with clear and blue liquids missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach and degreaser labels to spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23689753

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed ice chute soiled with black/green/white mold like substance

35B-01-4

Detail 23689755

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps showing light on shed/office door.

36-24-5

Detail 23689758

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls and unsealed seams in shed/office area where vermin are present.

51-18-6

Detail 23689750

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.

14-17-4

Detail 23689751

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

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23354326

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: License still expired 6/1/2024 at callback. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23354325

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite for food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: No proof of food handler training at callback. Admin Complaint

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23128178

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23128172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (127F - Hot Holding) left in smoker to hold. Person in charge placed over fire to reheat. Reheated by end of inspection and placed back into hot holding. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23128175

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink at 200++ppm chlorine. Person in charge drained half the sink and filled with fresh water. Retested at 100ppm chlorine.

11-27-4

Detail 23128173

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23128177

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine used at triple sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23128170

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by walk-in cooler missing paper towels.

53B-01-5

Detail 23128174

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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite for food employees.

41-17-4

Detail 23128171

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles filled with purple and yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added labels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23128176

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper take out container used to scoop rice. Discussed with person in charge.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22514538

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22514539

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station by triple sink storing wiping cloths. Person in charge removed cloths from hand washing station. Observed drinks stored in hand washing station by smoker. Person in charge moved drinks out of hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22514536

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 one employee hired more than 60 days missing proof of food handler training

51-18-6

Detail 22514540

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22514537

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

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-20-5

Detail 22149811

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in a tub over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22149812

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on plastic counter behind the register area over container of sandwich buns. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22149813

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22149810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in lobby has mold like substance around the chute edges. Employee cleaned and sanitized the ice dispenser. Can opener on the prep table has food debris above the blade. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22149815

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22149809

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket separating from door.

51-18-6

Detail 22149808

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection available.

23-03-4

Detail 22149814

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Repeat Violation

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 21796603

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork and beef. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21796601

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.

22-02-4

Detail 21796606

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21796604

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute Ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Detail 21796602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21796605

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease near smokers. Repeat Violation

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

22-42-4

Detail 21324097

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) sanitize bowl filled with water tested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge added bleach to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21324098

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized. 2) Cutting boards on table stained soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21324100

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Coleslaw and three bean salad not date marked in walk-in cooler. Person in charge states made previous day. Person in charge started adding date mark. Corrective Action Taken

12B-10-4

Detail 21324105

Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. 1) employee smoking while putting truck order away. Employee put out cigarette and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21324103

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) Single service cups stored inside spice rub and salt.

23-03-4

Detail 21324101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) black/green mold like substance on walk-in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21324096

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 1) Single service cups used to scoop bulk spice ribs and salt.

14-17-4

Detail 21324099

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21324104

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) walls soiled with grease near smoker and hot holding oven.

02D-01-5

Detail 21324102

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Salt/sugar in bulk container stored in walk-in cooler not labeled with common name.

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 20997817

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board table and cutting board prep stained with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 20997819

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station sink new triple sink filled with scrub brushes and gloves. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20997816

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20997827

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand washing station sink near triple sink. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20997822

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. Both employees have no proof of training. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20997824

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station sink near triple missing soap. Person in charge added soap. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20997821

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station sink near smoking pit has no working hot water. Person in charge has work order in. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20997826

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine dispenser. Interior of Ice machine chute heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 20997825

Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors walls and ceilings through out establishment are soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Detail 20997820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler, walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.

36-50-4

Detail 20997818

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substances.

14-17-4

Detail 20997823

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

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20320800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans 128°; ( - Hot Holding), person in charge reheated to proper temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-03-4

Detail 20320797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Brushes in hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed all brushes. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20320798

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled all bottles. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20320799

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on kitchen floor. Person in charge put all items away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-04-5

Detail 20320796

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature. Turkeys in sink thawing at room temperature. Person in charge turned on water. Corrected On-Site