B&B CHOPHOUSE AND MARKET
8205 NATURES WAY, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941-893-5403
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef not in cryovac stored over raw Mahi and Lobster. Operator moved.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded.
Time/temperature control for food safety cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with grease.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hairnet at the salad prep area. He put on a hair restraint.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above the steak grill.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice drop tray.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint or beard guard.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light shield missing in the middle of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above grill and fryers.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in the slicer blade guard.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice drop tray.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper bowl used as a scoop inside a white container in storeroom without a handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light shield missing in the middle of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above grill and fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers not labeled in storeroom.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef not in cryovac stored over raw Mahi and Lobster. Operator moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in back kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink in the server alley blocked by a tray, a pitcher and an ice scoop holder.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cardboard bowl without a handle in the rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling in dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered in server alley.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in dry storage area not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.