BEEF O BRADY'S
16773 FISHHAWK BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-226-2333
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water by back door. 1 live frog in mop sink corner. Manager removed frog, eradicated larvae and cleaned and sanitized areas.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left main cook make table: diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut Romain lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); spring mic with cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager began icing product for rapid cooling and pulled unit away from wall
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left main cook make table: diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut Romain lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); spring mic with cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager began icing product for rapid cooling and pulled unit away from wall
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda tuna at bar soiled with Accumulated debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above seasonings in storage area. Bags stored by bar juices and mixers at bar. Manager removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in stacked cups in server station. Manager out cups in dish to get rehashed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On bottom of walk in freezer floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In mug cooler at bar soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed premade pizza not covered or protected in walk in freezer. Manager voluntarily discarded
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink in server station. Manager discarded
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked beef chili (129F - Hot Holding). Manager put product in microwave to reheat to 165f. Chili retemped at 181f 5 minutes later.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of multipurpose disinfectant stored by bar juices and sauces. Manager removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets have accumulated debris. Bar soda gun has accumulated debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. Manager placed paper towels
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags and coats on dry storage racks in server and prep area
In-use tongs stored on sprayer head of ansul system. Manager removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. Manager placed sign
Standing water in handwash sink at bar. Manager plunged and started draining
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen. Manager stated quote is being worked on for floors
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water by back door. 1 live frog in mop sink corner. Manager removed frog, eradicated larvae and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); queso sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature coming from fans was at 45F. Unit kicked on..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked at bar and water unable to drain
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen. Manager stated quote is being worked on for floors
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Seating change evaluation form not present to increase seating capacity to 148 from 109. Establishment on municipal water and sewer.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink in server station next to tea urns on approved plan review packet not present
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reviewed approved plans and hand sink was supposed to be installed next to tea station in server area. Not installed at time of inspection. Per Proviso 2. Seating change evaluation form not present to increase seating capacity to 148 from 109, per proviso 1.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Went from 109 to 148 seats
Reviewed previous plans in system. Remoldle occured almost 10 years ago per kitchen staff. And extension occurred. There are now 3 front doors versus the 2. New dish/storage area added. To right side of where initial plans ended. Dish machine added. Three compartment sink moved from kitchen to remodeled area. Hand sink installed across from dish area. Ice machine moved from kitchen to dish area. Server/expo area had soda machine with ice bin, server cooler added. Closest hand sink is at bar. Bar area moved to opposite side of installed wall. Bar is square shaped and has ice well, hand sink, and four compartment sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing, grout in kitchen, causing standing water, and food debris to accumulate
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Went from 109 to 148 seats
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager unaware of where thermal strips are
No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reviewed previous plans in system. Remoldle occured almost 10 years ago per kitchen staff. And extension occurred. There are now 3 front doors versus the 2. New dish/storage area added. To right side of where initial plans ended. Dish machine added. Three compartment sink moved from kitchen to remodeled area. Hand sink installed across from dish area. Ice machine moved from kitchen to dish area. Server/expo area had soda machine with ice bin, server cooler added. Closest hand sink is at bar. Bar area moved to opposite side of installed wall. Bar is square shaped and has ice well, hand sink, and four compartment sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing. Above Mop sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing, grout in kitchen, causing standing water, and food debris to accumulate
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles in disrepair on cookline
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing and damaged above mop sink, where water is dripping into mop sink
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired
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.
Ceiling tile missing and damaged above mop sink, where water is dripping into mop sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (44F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled with accumulated debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can on cook line. Manager removed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired
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.
Ceiling tile missing and damaged above mop sink, where water is dripping into mop sink
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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