BRADENTON, Manatee County

SMILEFIN POKE

8196 TOURIST CENTER DR, BRADENTON, FL 34201

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 17, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24446672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24446671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an auto door closure. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 24292010

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the cook line handwashing sink had a table in front of it with a rice cooker on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24292012

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24292008

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24292011

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without a hair restraint. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 24292009

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an auto door closure. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-02-4

Detail 23953617

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handling utensils then preparing food without a hand wash.

31A-11-4

Detail 23953619

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line handwashing sink had a table in front of it with a rice cooker on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23953618

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the reach in cooler soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 23953616

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking without a hair restraint.

35B-03-4

Detail 23953620

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an auto door closure. Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23493138

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The cook line handwashing sink had a table in front of it with a rice cooker on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23493137

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease buildup on the hood filters over the cooking area beginning to drip. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23493139

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an auto door closure. Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23003921

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The cook line handwashing sink had a table in front of it with a rice cooker on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23003920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat all food items prepared on site without date marking. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23003918

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease buildup on the hood filters over the cooking area beginning to drip.

35B-03-4

Detail 23003919

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an auto door closure.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 22638995

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef rib lying on top of cut chicken and cut beef stored over salmon not in original packaging. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22638996

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both handwashing sinks blocked. The kitchen hand washing sink had a cover in the basin and a cutting board blocking the sink. The cook line handwashing sink had a table in front of it with a rice cooker on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22638997

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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22638994

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat all food items prepared on site without date marking.

12B-02-4

Detail 22638993

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees food and drink being consumed on top of reach in freezer in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 22228701

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood- grade bags in freezer and reach in coolers.

41-10-4

Detail 22228702

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored on prep table next to cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22228700

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to grill blocked with a table and rice cooker. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22228697

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without a handle used as a scoop for sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22228698

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on prep table next to cutting board. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22228699

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 21621193

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Rice (67 - Cooling) in reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen to the left of the reach-in freezer chest at 3:00 PM. Employee stated that the rice was cooked last night. Employee set rice aside to discard. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21621194

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice (67 - Cooling) in reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen to the left of the reach-in freezer chest at 3:00 PM. Employee stated that the rice was cooked last night. Employee set rice aside to discard.

14-01-5

Detail 21621195

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl used as a scoop in dry good container. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21621196

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris on microwave handles in kitchen in dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 21621192

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with an accumulation of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-86-1

Detail 21293434

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line container of spiral zucchini on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 21293437

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed menu with imitation crab listed as crab stick on menu. Operator corrected sign and changed to imitation krab. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21293438

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for sugar and brown sugar. Operator removed bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21293436

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 21293435

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on counter. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21033975

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Owner removed the pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21033970

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21033973

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

14-01-5

Detail 21033976

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Owner removed the bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21033972

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle on the rice cooker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21033971

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water, containers of mayonnaise and salt stored on the floor in the kitchen. Owner placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21033968

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner removed the utensils to be cleaned. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21033969

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees open drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21033967

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 Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21033974

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. Warning

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 20718152

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored next to food on the dry storage rack. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20718153

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20718150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready-to-eat sauce in reach in cooler at the front counter. Manager stored raw salmon below ready-to-eat sauce. Raw chicken stored in the same pan as ready-to-eat Krab in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Manager removed the raw chicken. Both products were packaged and sealed. No cross contamination was observed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20718162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spicy salmon 50°F and krab meat 53°F were stored stacked above the fill line in the top of the make table on the cook line. Manager stated that the items were in the reach in cooler for two hours. Manager removed half of the content of the pan, placed it in an empty pan and placed in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. Fresh garlic in oil at 80°F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated that the garlic had been at room temperature for two hours. Manager placed the garlic in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20718158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice at 117°F held at room temperature without time as a public health control. Manager stated that the rice had been at room temperature for one hour. Printed and filled out with the manager time as a public health control form. Manager placed a time mark on the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20718147

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid were stored next to food on the cook line. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20718149

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker being stored on a cart in front of the hand wash sink. Operator moved rice cooker. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20718159

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container lid and glove stored in hand washing sink to the right of the triple sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20718160

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified on the menu. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20718148

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20718151

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as a scoop stored inside of containers with sugar and rice. Operator removed bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-71-4

Detail 20718157

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape being used on a rice cooker handle for repair. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20718156

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt, soy sauce, eel sauce, bottled water, and canned soda being stored on the floor behind the front counter and in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20718154

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 72°F stored next to rice hot holding unit. Operator removed water and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20718155

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks being stored in stand up reach in cooler at front counter. Manager removed employee drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20718161

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors at the back exit of the kitchen. Warning