Bayshore Gardens, Manatee County

SOB SMASHED BURGERS INC

5866 14TH ST W, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 4, 2026
City
Bayshore Gardens
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-23-4

Detail 24349022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24349023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24323717

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.observed in dishwasher room Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm);Person in charge will use 3 compartment sink and call for repairs. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24323718

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in upright reach in cooler raw ground turkey over raw ground beef.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24323719

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Person in charge removed and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-23-4

Detail 24323720

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 24323721

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-07-4

Detail 23872171

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Person in charge removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23872174

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-23-4

Detail 23872170

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23872172

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23872173

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23559974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw pork over cut onions and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23559978

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 Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23559975

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23559972

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area employees cell phone on food preparation table.Person in charge removed cell phones and cleaned table. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-23-4

Detail 23559973

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23559977

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23559976

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-23-4

Detail 23371359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23371358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23285553

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Due to Hurricanes manager told me it took longer to complete. Manager has completed the course for certified food manager and showed me the email of his exam appointment on October 23 2024 . Per supervisor time extend 30 day Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23285554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23285555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23042889

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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge changed empty container of consentrated sanitizer. Dishwasher (Retested 100 ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23042890

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area chemical bottle stored above food preparation table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23042894

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/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23042893

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-23-4

Detail 23042888

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23042887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23042891

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23042892

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Person in charge placed it in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22580656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22580654

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area. Person in charge labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 22580653

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 22580655

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed in back parking area behind building grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22580657

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in back area of kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-09-4

Detail 22169602

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food picked up wrapped bread on floor and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22169600

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. Alex

33-23-4

Detail 22169599

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed in back parking area behind building grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22169603

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22169601

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in back area of kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 21787904

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food in main kitchen area. Educated employee on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21787906

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 a copy to Person in charge

11-26-1

Detail 21787903

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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

33-23-4

Detail 21787902

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed in back parking area behind building grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21787905

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in back area of kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21519319

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. Observed in dish machine in kitchen by 3 bay compartment sink sanitizer 000ppm Person in charge did a 2nd check on dish machine sanitizer 50ppm.

13-03-4

Detail 21519316

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint in main kitchen area by grill. Person in charge had employee put on hair net and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

33-29-4

Detail 21519317

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle open behind building. Person in charge closed Lid. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 21519320

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed in back parking area behind building grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21519318

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in back area of kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21059015

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in 2 door upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Manager removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21059012

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed thawing raw meat in Handwashing sink by3 bay compartment sink. Explained proper protocol for Handwashing sink. Manager removed meat and placed in Reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 21059016

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21059014

Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21059013

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-23-4

Detail 20830751

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20830752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20829643

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sausage (49°F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (49°F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (54°F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded all food product. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20829640

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (49°F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (49°F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (54°F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20829644

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20829641

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor across from office. Manager moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-23-4

Detail 20829642

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20829645

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 20829639

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloths on sandwich make station cutting board. Cook placed in dirty linen container. Corrected On-Site Warning