J & T Smokehouse

9924 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

J & T Smokehouse has been inspected seven times since 2022. J & T Smokehouse was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Leesburg restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 122f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pan in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by pan. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door cooler.

22-16-4

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

12B-07-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Over rear prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Smoked chicken 100f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Operator turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Spray bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens 128f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Corrected On-Site**

14-20-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.

22-16-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

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. Smoker located behind building with no plan review. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow bottle. **Warning**

41-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J & T Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J & T Smokehouse on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J & T Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J & T Smokehouse.

How does J & T Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

J & T Smokehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has J & T Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & T Smokehouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J & T Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is J & T Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J & T Smokehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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