SMOQEHOUSE
1701 GULF DR, Bradenton Beach FL 34217 · 941-242-5340
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022000280 | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and cooked chicken stored in the same container. Operator chose to dispose of the chicken rather than recook it to 165.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over wrapped Cubans in their make table cooler. Reviewed with the operator proper storage.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed multiple rusted surfaces in the establishment including clean dish shelves, food storage shelves, and walk in cooler shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed their prep cook wearing multiple bracelets. Operator had them removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees handling food without hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their sanitizer floor under their cook line heavily soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of dry goods not labeled after removed from their original containers. Operator labeled them.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over wrapped Cuban sandwiches in door reach-in make station. Operator moved shell eggs to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed frame around ceiling light over 3 compartment sink with frame hanging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on front line food preparation table. Operator moved drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bottom shelves of food preparation table on cook line with rusty surface pitted surface. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table holding slicer with rusty surface pitted surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser in dining room with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning the area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single serve cups stored on the floor in outside storage shed. Operator moved item off the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed meat loaf and pork in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered items.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef patties in same pan as cooked chicken on cook line in single door flip top make station. Operator removed chicken and placed with other ready to eat products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef patties in single door flip top make station on cook line at 54F. Operator stated that they had just had a rush and flip top had been open approximately a hour. Operator place items on ice to rapidly cool
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper boats being used to dispense French fries. Operator removed and discarded paper boats.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of food preparation table on cook line and the bottom of food preparation table with slicer on it with visibly rusted surfaces.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of hamburger buns and a case of pork loins stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved items off the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve containers stored on the floor in out door dry storage shed. Operator stated that they had a delivery in the middle of lunch and didn't have time to put the items away properly. Operator was in the process of moving items off the floor.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over pre-made cuban sandwiches in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of the preparation table and grill table rusted.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of tables in kitchen rusted and pitted.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen without a self closer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment in back storage area.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table above the fill line: Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed the items that were above the fill line and put them in the walk in cooler.
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/ Observed expired on Andrew Kubas 3/31/24. Operation has 2 up to date certified food managers besides.
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. Observed only one signed agreement. Printed out two for the currently working employees and emailed them more.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up on the floor under the cook line.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed a 2x2 ft hole in the top of the grease receptacle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on multiple shelves in the walk in cooler.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelving through out kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over smoker soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen not self closing.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.