Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ

3216 Cork Rd, Plant City, FL 33565-5160

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packs of cooked smoked pulled pork. **Warning**

03G-43-2

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/ Only Certified Food Manager Tammy Greenlee 10-8-2020, expired on 10-8-2025 **Warning**

53A-03-7

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. Observed vacuum packs of cooked pulled pork. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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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. Emailed handout to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Manager had 1 new hire. Emailed form, employee read and signed agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

May 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sarge's Smokehouse BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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