Smoqehouse

1701 Gulf Dr, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105488

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 5 basic
-19
Administrative complaint on Aug 10
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug102026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitAug 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  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.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Basic5
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed two employees handling food without hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats.
  Fixed on the spot
  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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed their sanitizer floor under their cook line heavily soiled.
  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.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.