Plant City, Hillsborough County

SMOKIN ACES STEAKHOUSE

2509 N PARK RD, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 19, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
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.

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24584249

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24568033

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. Manager set up three comp sink which tested at 200ppm Quaternary Ammonium Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24568034

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is currently open and operating and serving food to the public. Manager renewed and will now expire 2-1-2027 Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24568031

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24568030

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. Warning

16-53-4

Detail 24568032

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash temp only at 94f Warning

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-02-4

Detail 24100563

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixture not operational in dish area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 24100564
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed left fryer on cook line extended beyond hood system by approximately 6 inches - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24097268

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. Tested 10ppm Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24097266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line cooler: cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

38-02-4

Detail 24097265

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixture not operational in dish area Repeat Violation Warning

45-04-4

Detail 24097267

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed left fryer on cook line extended beyond hood system by approximately 6 inches

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23638522

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

38-02-4

Detail 23638521

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 23626590

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025. Manager renewed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23626586

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lloyd Kemp 7-31-2019, expired 7-31-2024 prometric Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 23626588

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed thawing packs of fish thawing in running water in sink at unenclosed screened room Manager moved inside of restaurant Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23626587

Basic - Food stored outside. Containers of oil, opened bag of onions, containers of spices stored in screened room Manager moved items inside Corrected On-Site Warning

38-02-4

Detail 23626589

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed lights missing from dish area ballas Warning

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-02-4

Detail 23375731

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator was missing most recent 4 months of testing reports for 2024

24-08-4

Detail 23375732

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station

25-05-4

Detail 23375733

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go ware on floor in server station. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22502360

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22502362

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Plans have not been submitted to plan review. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22502357

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: No training available Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22502359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: No reporting agreement Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 22502355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

08B-32-4

Detail 22502358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed food being stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, 3 prep sinks, can opener, and 1 hand sink Admin Complaint

36-02-5

Detail 22502356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 22502361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22357580

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. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22357575

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/. Back unenclosed screened prep area added in back of restaurant. Observed addition of Ice machine, prep tables, prep sink, hand washing sink, char grill, and coolers. Also observed storage shed with single service items and reach in freezers Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22357578

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22357576

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. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22357573

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in unenclosed screened food preparation and storage area in back kitchen. Observed exposed wiring, and unsealed wood for ceiling. Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 22357577

Basic - Food being prepared and stored in unenclosed screened room in back kitchen exposed to the elements. Observed Ice Machine, 2 reach in freezers, 1 reach in cooler, char grill, soiled cooking utensils, 3 prep tables, spices, microwave, can opener, hand sink and prep sink. Also observed open trash can with gloves open meat wrappers in it as well. Verified with manager that meats are prepared and cooked on grill outside, and equipment is left exposed when not in operation Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22357579

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In screened back food preparation and food storage room there is no hood system over char grill. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22357572

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area in unenclosed screened back prep room Warning

36-30-4

Detail 22357574

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in screened food preparation room in back of kitchen. Observed unenclosed screened walls and unsealed wood on north and east facing wall. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 22357581

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas char grill in screened room with no suppression over it and the wooden walls above it are black

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-04-4

Detail 22077113

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

21-01-4

Detail 22077112

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.

02D-01-5

Detail 22077114

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21642941

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21642943

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21642940

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed employee at door for screened in room

25-05-4

Detail 21642942

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored on floor in storage shed Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

33-30-4

Detail 21642944

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed broken refrigerator stored outside

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-07-4

Detail 20991489

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over cooler

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20551262

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/

53B-05-5

Detail 20551264

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 20551265

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle

10-20-4

Detail 20551266

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors

38-07-4

Detail 20551263

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several places in kitchen