Beef O Bradys

34900 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215448

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 34 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · not yet fixed · 20 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection
4 high priority, 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
-46
Administrative complaint on Sep 8, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score34

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep82026

Complaint inspection

21 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
8 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
21 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  20oz of salmon thawed in packaging.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Employee touched face after placing on beard guard then touched clean plate to place food.
  Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Employee touched plastic wrapping in the ground and went to change gloves for food preparation with no hand wash.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  5 rodent droppings within storage closet in a storage closet located at warehouse washing area. Operator cleaned droppings and sanitized area.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Stained cutting boards on cook line.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sink in bar used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator moved bucket.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No paper towels at hand sink near triple sink in back of restaurant. Operator added towels
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training in establishment
Basic13
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  20 oz of salmon thawed in packaging. Box stated to thaw under refrigeration.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee beverage on prep table in cook line. Operator disposed of beverage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee preparing food in kitchen not wearing beard guard. Operator had employee place on beard guard.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Grooved cutting boards in back ware washing area and cook line.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Gaskets of walk in cooler and freezer torn and in disrepair.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup in walk in freezer
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Wiping cloths in kitchen and back prep area not stored in sanitizer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Interior of pizza oven soiled with debris
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. Wet nesting cups by soda machine.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  No waste line on soda gun holster in bar.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No handwash signs in restrooms.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Standing water on floor of walk in coolers.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee phone on shelf above prep table on cook line. Operator moved phone.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul82026Follow-up to an earlier licensing inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.