Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

SMOQEHOUSE

1701 GULF DR, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Jan 27, 2026
City
Bradenton Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24329248

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.

08A-05-6

Detail 24329255

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24329253

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed frame around ceiling light over 3 compartment sink with frame hanging.

12B-07-4

Detail 24329251

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24329254

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24329250

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 24329252

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24329249

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat loaf and pork in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24009333

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24009335

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24009336

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24009337

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24009338

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24009334

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23684953

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23684955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 23684952

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23684954

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of the preparation table and grill table rusted. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23114180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of tables in kitchen rusted and pitted.

35B-03-4

Detail 23114182

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen without a self closer. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 23114181

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment in back storage area.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22765633

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22765631

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/ Observed expired on Andrew Kubas 3/31/24. Operation has 2 up to date certified food managers besides.

11-26-1

Detail 22765626

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. Observed only one signed agreement. Printed out two for the currently working employees and emailed them more. Corrective Action Taken

36-01-4

Detail 22765628

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up on the floor under the cook line.

33-29-4

Detail 22765627

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed a 2x2 ft hole in the top of the grease receptacle.

35B-03-4

Detail 22765629

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22765630

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

14-17-4

Detail 22765632

Basic - 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, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-17-4

Detail 22379416

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelving through out kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22379417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over smoker soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 22379415

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21873091

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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge

11-26-1

Detail 21873085

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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy to Person in charge

53B-13-5

Detail 21873088

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.

50-09-4

Detail 21873087

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-18-6

Detail 21873093

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21873086

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen gasket soiled with mold like substance.

08B-38-4

Detail 21873089

Basic - Onions and pickle bucket stored on floor in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Person in charge removed all items from floor. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21873090

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

14-17-4

Detail 21873092

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21657626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.? milk (44F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler for 4 days per operator. Operator discarded milk. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21657623

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect repellent stored on the shelf above slicer. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21657624

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored on hand washing sink. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 21657622

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

41-17-4

Detail 21657631

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaning fluid stored by hand washing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Operator stated that it is water, and emptied the bottle. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21657625

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom no covered receptacle.

14-09-4

Detail 21657627

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 21657630

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind the shelves next to the walk in cooler.

35B-03-4

Detail 21657628

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

14-17-4

Detail 21657629

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 21074283

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then clean equipment with out changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

41-10-4

Detail 21074285

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sprayer bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serv cups in the front counter area. Employee removed the cups. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21074284

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in kitchen showing damage in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

38-12-4

Detail 21074286

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing end caps on the lights above the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21074287

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich press soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 21074282

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

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20814469

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen. 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 2022-01-26: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20814471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20814470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit f kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

01B-07-4

Detail 20676671

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 packages of moldy buns stored on the cook line. Manager discarded the bread. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20676681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 56°F stored stacked above the fill line in the top of the make table on the cook line. Manager stated the cheese had been in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Manager removed half the content of the pan, placed it in a empty pan and placed in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20676682

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to the back exit of the kitchen. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20676672

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20676669

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/. Andrew Kubes 2/10/16 servsafe. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20676678

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels and gloves stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20676668

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 20676679

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Containers of brown sugar, flour and sugar not labeled. Employee labeled all containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20676675

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20676670

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed drinks and stored in proper area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20676676

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jackets and purse on same racks as food in the dry storage area. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20676667

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20676677

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20676674

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All light shields missing in the kitchen. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20676673

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit f kitchen Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20676666

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil lining a shelf under the preparation table in the front line area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20676680

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Warning