BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse 500

2514 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7406957

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 30, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 30 follow-up · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 29 complaint inspection
3 high priority (2 fixed by the Jul 30 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 14 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul292026

Complaint inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood over dish machine rusting.
  Improved . Still some rush on ceiling of hood
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Burners time extension. Other items complied
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  -cooler next to fryers-chicken 44f employee place ice back on top of chicken -pizza cooler Cheese 53f,ham 57f,meat balls 65f,shredded cheese 58f,sausage 58f,meat balls 49f,sour cream 60f,cut tomatoes 48f,garlic 58f,garlic spread 59f Per manager in cooler over night
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  1 live fly by trash can
Basic14
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  -cooler with dairy near server drink pick up area
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Per manager AC not completely working -per manager waiting on part for second fan on roof top unit Thermostat for make up air reads 87f Other thermostats read from 75f to 79f -per manager portable AC units are coming today and tech is also coming to work on AC units
  Ice buildup in chest freezer with ice cream.
  Exhaust system operated with filters removed.
  No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. -removed Filters for cleaning
  Hood over dish machine rusting.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  -oven soiled in prep area
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -interior of hood soiled with grease -side of ice machine soiled -burners soiled -black cart soiled -handsink at dish machine area soiled -exterior of pizza with build up of grease
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  -cooler at near server pick up
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  -rear door
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  -wall/base boards behind dish machine soiled with mold like substance
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  -wall and ceiling around mop sink has mold like substance
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  -by back door
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.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.