Citrus Park, Hillsborough County

SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7524

8020 CITRUS PARK DR, Citrus Park, FL 33625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Oct 7, 2025
City
Citrus Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

28-17-5

Detail 24095808

High Priority - 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

Detail 24095812

High Priority - 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 holdCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24095809

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 24095815

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. Observed reach in cooler on the front server line not cooling to the proper temperature. Manager moved all items from the cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24095810

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen have deep grooves.

12B-07-4

Detail 24095816

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24095814

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in walk in cooler, dishwasher, cooks area, and prep area soiled.

29-27-4

Detail 24095811

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24095813

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler cooked chicken not covered. Operator covered chicken Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24095807

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and shaker's containing food removed from original containers not lab-led. Discussed with operator the need to label foods removed from original containers.

Jul 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23898351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23898353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23898352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

35A-02-7

Detail 23893659

High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 23893656

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 insect on the dining room table. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23893653

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23893657

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23893652

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23893648

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23893658

Basic - 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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23893655

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23893651

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23893649

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23893650

Basic - 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. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23893654

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several soiled dry clothes in use on the cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 23560873

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in dish area. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23560871

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled on shelf on cookline. Employee labeled and placed on chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23560874

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in cheese on cookline reachin cooler. Employee removed and discarded Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23560880

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23560876

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23560878

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reachin cooler with sale food. Employee moved to manager office. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23560875

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bib stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23560872

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers stored on shelf under 3-compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 23560877

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along fan and door frame of walking freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 23560879

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to prep sink. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 23392907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In utility room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23392906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dish machine, by ice machine and the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 23384082

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran high temperature dish machine for multiple times, temped 113.2F, 110.5F, 113.7F. Discussed with operator about proper contact surface temperature is 160+ F. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23384085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold holding: diced tomato 46 F, cut lettuce 48 F, shredded cheese 47 F. Ice well at front service area - coleslaw 44-47 F. Operator placed items on ice bath. Re temped: diced tomato 40 F, cut lettuce 41 F, shredded cheese 43 F, Cole slaw 43 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23384086

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple large debris stored in handwash sink at BBQ smoker room. Operator removed debris. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23384081

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee helmet and other personal items stored on dry food items in dry food storage room. Operator moved personal items to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23384084

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In utility room. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23384087

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dish machine, by ice machine and the cook line. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23384083

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Final rinse temperature gauge not working. Warning

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22848527

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food containers then handled cleaned food containers at dish machine with the same gloves. Observed employee wiped counter top with wet wiping cloths then touched clean dish on cook line with the same gloves. Discussed proper gloves changing procedures with manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 22848528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold holding: cheesecake 44 F, cooked chicken wing 44-45 F. The digital thermometer shown "DEF" - defrosting at time of inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 22848530

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach-in coolers and hot boxes handles soiled with grease on cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 22848529

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on fry oils in dry food storage room. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22848526

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, dish machine area and other kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22848525

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed numerous bags of ice cubes stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22543280

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple bags of onsite ROP pulled pork 48-52F - Cold Holding in water bin in walk-in cooler. Operator added ice into bin at time of inspection. Re temp: 42-46F. A container of Buffalo sauce with canola oil added fresh garlic (72F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Discussed fresh garlic with oil will became time/temperature control for safety food with manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: ROP pulled is in cooling process at time of inspection. Buffalo sauce with canola oil added fresh garlic 61 F. Time Extended

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-50-4

Detail 22418167

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed drinking glasses, partially sanitized in quaternary for around 3 seconds then placed on drain board to air dry. Discussed proper sanitizing procedures with manager. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22418166

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A container of Buffalo sauce with canola oil added fresh garlic (72F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line more than 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22418169

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple bags of onsite ROP pulled pork 48-52F - Cold Holding in water bin in walk-in cooler. Operator added ice into bin at time of inspection. Re temp: 42-46F. A container of Buffalo sauce with canola oil added fresh garlic (72F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Discussed fresh garlic with oil will became time/temperature control for safety food with manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22418170

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The establishment ROP cook-chill meat products onsite and stored more than 48 hours. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22418165

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22418168

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpacks stored on food storage shelves. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22418164

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 22029417

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The establishment cook-chill ROP food items onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22029418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Time Extended

May 24, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03G-50-1

Detail 22017453

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The establishment cook-chill ROP food items onsite. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 22017455

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from the ceiling onto the loop of the smoker room, multiple prep tables in the smoker room but no food storage and prepping observed at time of inspection. Operator stated that work order has been placed. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22017454

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Warning

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21784308

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked pulled pork (cooked and packaged onsite from last night, 53F at 2:15pm - Cooling); cooked pulled chicken (cooked and packaged onsite from last night, 55F at 2:15pm - Cooling); cooked beef brisket (cooked and packaged onsite from last night, 55F at 2:15pm - Cooling); baked bean (cooked and packaged onsite from last night, 53F at 2:15pm - Cooling).

01B-02-5

Detail 21784314

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pulled pork, cooked pulled chicken, cooked beef brisket and baked bean.

11-27-4

Detail 21784313

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 by email.

03D-15-4

Detail 21784311

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large amount of hot food items sealed in bags (not ROP) then cooling in the ice well in walk-in cooler, ice not enough and melted, water temped 53 F in ice well.

11-26-1

Detail 21784310

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 by email.

53B-09-4

Detail 21784309

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees.

50-09-4

Detail 21784315

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023.

36-22-4

Detail 21784312

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21784307

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of pork tenderloin stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21784306

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

Sep 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 21364488

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Justin Hall, expired on 08-17-2022. Other CFM current and available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

28-13-5

Detail 21358192

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water from dish machine dumped on floor at dish washing area, created a puddle of water on floor, observed employee stepped on waste water. Manager found out the waste water extension pipe disconnected, and reconnected at time of inspection. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

28-26-5

Detail 21358194

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water overflowing onto the floor from the drain under prep table on cook line, waste water drains into the floor drain in the middle of the cook line, observed employee stepped on water. Manager shut off dipper well on expo line, waste water stopped overflow, recommended not to use dipper well until plumbing issue solved. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 21358196

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Justin Hall, expired on 08-17-2022. Other CFM current and available. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21358193

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink and blocked by utility carts at smoker room. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21358191

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at smoker room. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21358197

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21358195

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested less than 100ppm. Employee remade solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21059631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 50, cook put ice on salmon Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21059625

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle Near food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21059629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21059630

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21059627

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Mircowave Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21059624

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

22-08-4

Detail 21059626

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21059628

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On server area

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03F-10-5

Detail 20690841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Fresh garlic butter sauce. Provided to operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03F-10-5

Detail 20545532

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Fresh garlic butter sauce. Provided to operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20545529

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

08B-49-4

Detail 20545533

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch bag not segregated stored in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20545530

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by three compartment sink. Operator informed employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20545531

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of steak stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning