BEEF'O'BRADY'S
530 S 6 AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 8634484233
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed heavy black specs of roach droppings on wall and on all shelves at dry storage area at walk-in cooler area where spices and sugar and sauces are stored.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023053227 | Sep 19, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw steak over bread in the walk in cooler, employee moved the steak.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of chemical grease express on a shelve next to bbq sauce, employee moved.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing back of kitchen near dish machine area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans with water in between on the shelve back in kitchen by food preparation table.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in kitchen by soda dispenser machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of wing sauce and two cases of pickles on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris on cook line.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves that are rusted in the reach in cooler by cook line.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching a hamburger bun with bare hand contact during food preparation, employee discarded hamburger bun, washed hands and put gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over a pan of diced green peppers and a pan of diced onions, operator moved steak to the bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed a tub of pickles on the floor in the walk in cooler, employee picked up off the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on the prep table a knife in between equipment, employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food on the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods soiled with grease and in between fryers is soiled with grease and food debris.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tenderized meat over fish and shrimp in the holding unit on the cook line, employee changed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test strips, owner showed they have been ordered.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white guard in the ice machine with a black like substance on it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups in the Cole slaw and salsa, owner removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of cups and pans are wet in between on shelves in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on two reach in coolers in the kitchen. Observed reach in cooler missing part of the door in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler that are soiled and hoods.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on some of the containers on the shelves.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water by the 3-compartment sink that is not working.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile over the back door open.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in kitchen rusting.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed the cove tiles under the dish table broken and missing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the 2 reach in coolers on the cook line without a thermometer inside for ambient temperature.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease buildup. Observed the side of the fryers with a heavy grease buildup.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands and turned water off with clean hands. Operator was educated, and washed hands correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at dry rack. Operator removed.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on front counter. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line. Operator will clean tonight.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator has ordered replacement.
Dead roaches on premises. One at ice machine. One at walk in cooler. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on line on make table and stand up reach in freezer.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. Operator has called two workers to come and deep clean.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at the bar. Operator removed.
Plastic platters dried with a towel/cloth.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in steam table corn (131F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (128F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding); water on steam table at 131F operator stated foods restocked at less than 1.5 hours ago. All were reheated in microwave to 165F and steam table heat was increased to hold reheated foods at 135F or hotter.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed waitstaff engaged in serving open foods, handling clean equipment and single service items, dipping ice, with long nails.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Obse4ved cook on line with wrist band/ bracelet. Observed waitstaff engaged in handling open foods taking plates to tables and dipping ice with filigree / cut metal rings.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks on cookline with no beard guards
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No working light in walk-in cooler.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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. Observed ROP fish labeled remove from package and thaw under refrigeration, sitting on counter thawing at room temperature in completely sealed packages. Product partially frozen. Operator removed from packaging and put in walk-in cooler to continue to thaw.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dry storage.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground beside and under grease dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid.
Ice bucket/not inverted between uses. Manager corrected.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed vegetable cardboard boxes from tomatoes reused to hold ready to eat bags of broccoli. Operator removed to plastic bins.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Sep 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline.
Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area.
Sep 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 live roaches of multiple life cycle stages in dry storage area of establishment beside walk-in cooler on shelving containing packages of sugar, spices and single service items. Observed 9 live roaches under shelving in same room where unpackaged single service items are stored. Observed 7 live roaches under 3 bay sink at warewash area. Observed 5 live roaches behind 5 gallon bucket in corner at prep sink area. EOS approved per Cindy Ross at 4:37 PM.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed heavy black specs of roach droppings on wall and on all shelves at dry storage area at walk-in cooler area where spices and sugar and sauces are stored.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth on drop guard of ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches trapped in grease at used grease containment at end of hall beside back door.
Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system in use and no filters in place. Hood system must be on working order if fryers and other cooking equipment which release grease laden vapors are turned on. Hood over line of fryers (5 fryers) turned on and in use with no filters in place.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris buildup behind equipment and on shelving at breading station. On floor under cookline and at corners of floor heavy blackened debris and old food debris observed
Grease on the floor around grease receptacle located inside establishment at back door. Observed grease overflow empties on to floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed water damaged area of stack of take out boxes in dry storage area. Manager discarded affected items.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm after approximately 30 minutes standing. Observed Quaternary ammonia dispenser attached and dispensed through hot water tap. Found at 108F. Directions on quaternary dispenser suggest 68F to 75F water be used. Hot water causes the sanitizer to dissipate into the air leaving the solution.
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