Beef O' Brady's Restaurant

3114 Lee Blvd Unit #5, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605826

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 24 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 24 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (4 repeats)
-27
Complaint after follow-up on Jul 22, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul212026

Complaint inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Front line dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In walk-in cooler sour cream cups 40°F cold holding, cooked mashed potatoes 54°F cold holding, mozzarella 52°F cold holding, Swiss cheese 50°F cold holding, provolone 48°F cold holding, shredded lettuce 46°F cold holding, shredded cabbage 49°F cold holding, cooked rice 52°F cold holding, per operator stored overnight. See stop sale.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Front line dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In walk-in cooler deli turkey (46°F - Cold Holding); deli corned beef (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47°F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding), per operator large order received one hour prior with door left open during receiving . Operator opened door to attached walk-in freezer and iced down foods.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  Sugar bin (blue) on front line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator drained and refilled 150ppm quaternary, resanitized dishware.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  No quaternary test kit.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Container in dishwashing area handwash sink blocking proper use. Trash bin in front of cook line handwash sink partially blocking use. Operator cleared both sinks for proper access.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves are clean of debris and foods, pitting surface rust present.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Front line dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  On front line by pass through window.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Vent fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage near mop sink.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Heavy dust on cook line vents, surrounding tiles and walls.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Under cook line equipment. Under front line equipment. Slime and black accumulation under bar equipment.
  Repeat violation
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.