Smokey Jays Bar-B-Q
9318 E Colonial Dr A9, Orlando, FL 32817 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814828
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 flying insects at front counter
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Degreaser stored by sauce in front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Expired test strips
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Stained and grooved cutting board on make table in front counter .
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Bleach bottle stored on hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Owner wearing ring and bracelet while making pasta . Operator removed .
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.