Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SMOQEHOUSE

1701 GULF DR · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3711123
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13749616
DBPR license5105488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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 Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees handling food without hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their sanitizer floor under their cook line heavily soiled.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.