Smoqehouse
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Smoqehouse, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Smoqehouse's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
50-17-3
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**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat loaf and pork in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed frame around ceiling light over 3 compartment sink with frame hanging.
36-32-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
55
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
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**
14-01-5
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**
14-11-5
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**
08B-38-4
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**
25-05-4
61
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of the preparation table and grill table rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of tables in kitchen rusted and pitted.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment in back storage area.
33-31-5
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelving through out kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over smoker soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
11-27-4
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
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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.
23-03-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
35B-03-4
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**
14-17-4
55
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect repellent stored on the shelf above slicer. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
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**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored on hand washing sink. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom no covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind the shelves next to the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
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**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoqehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoqehouse on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoqehouse?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smoqehouse.
How does Smoqehouse compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?
Smoqehouse most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.
Has Smoqehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoqehouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smoqehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Smoqehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoqehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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