BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
4925 CORTEZ ROAD WEST, Bradenton FL 34210
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on food preparation table next to slicer. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017012082 | Feb 27, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced beef and ground beef at 50F in two door reach-in cooler beneath panini grill. Operator stated items had been in cooler approximately 3 hours. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in servers area. Operator replaced soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing sanitizer. Operator labeled bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents with excess dust, soil and grease. Observed ceiling tiles with excess soil and grease.
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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 3 salmon packages in 2 door reach-in cooler not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator voluntary discarded product.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line with torn gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with dried food debris and peeling interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess soil and grease.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line and in food prep area with excess soil and dust. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen with build-up up of soil and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on single door make station and on 2 door make station with cut marks and grooves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior door from kitchen with gap at threshold.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside dumpster with broken lid.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in dry storage are@ with 1 hole approximately 3" x 2" cut in wall. And 2 round holes approximately 2" in diameter.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on food preparation table next to slicer. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build-up of food residue.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of all food preparation tables with surface rust.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at the end of the cook line with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of ware washing machine with excess soil and food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line and in food prep area with excess soil and dust. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen with build-up up of soil and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on single door make station and on 2 door make station with cut marks and grooves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior door from kitchen with gap at threshold.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside dumpster with broken lid.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in dry storage are@ with 1 hole approximately 3" x 2" cut in wall. And 2 round holes approximately 2" in diameter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves with build up of food debris and grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all speed racks in walk-in cooler with excess soil and food debris. Observed exterior of all reach-in coolers with build-up of soil and food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of reach-in cooler on cook line with build up of soil and food debris on interior bottom shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to dish machine with an accumulation of soil and black mold like substance.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then put gloves on without washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washed their hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Sandwich press on the cook line soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Operator labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the cook line and dishwasher area soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks on the right side of the cook line and the dishwasher area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exterior walls and doors of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food prep table at the end of cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a 1/2 inch gap at bottom of right side kitchen exterior door. Observed approximately 1/4 gap at left side exterior kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive food debris and soil build up on shelf next to flat top grill.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine in kitchen with build up of dust.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 black flying insects in bar area near soda gun.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun at bar area solid with mold like substance.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food prep table at the end of cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a 1/2 inch gap at bottom of right side kitchen exterior door. Observed approximately 1/4 gap at left side exterior kitchen door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves soiled with excess food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive food debris and soil build up on shelf next to flat top grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of single door reach in near pizza oven soiled with spilled cheese and food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine in kitchen with build up of dust.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/pink slimy buildup interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup interior of dish machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under three part sink or dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with not wearing hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. observed inside of flip top cooler doors with buildup on them.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Paper towels not dispensing from machine at end of cook line. Cook fixed machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed debris on all vents in kitchen and preparation areas as well as dust on ceiling in preparation areas.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed food debris in drawer in preparation area.
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 vacuum sealed salmon not cut or removed from packaging.
Drain cover(s) missing.Observed drain cover missing under triple sink and slop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting of plastic drink cups next to soda machine in wait station area.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on walkin cooler door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reachin cooler on cook line and walkin cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed grease buildup on hood filters and hood.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed black substance on wall between dishwashing machine and triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.Observed wet towel on back preparation table.
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