BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
540 W CENTRAL AVE, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 863.679.1975
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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OCT 25
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dining area entrance to the kitchen Employees in the process of attempting to dispose of live flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021008426 | Jan 28, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2021010736 | Feb 8, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dining area entrance to the kitchen Employees in the process of attempting to dispose of live flies.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk in cooler one
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Cooler on the cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area ceiling tiles with grease and dust.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Not keeping temperature no food in walk in cooler Walk-in cooler two
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen area from grease, employee began the process of using degreaser during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler one, employee removed
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Scoop Handle touching chips on prep station, operator with gloves removed scoop.
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. Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar)Portion Skinless- in walk in cooler, operator removed from packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food (Chilis) next to the can opener on prep station and cellphone on prep area cook line next to the rice warmer, employees removed items.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleanser spray bottle in hand washing sink, employee removed from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area Bar area Kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of No5, employee removed from the table.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer to the right of the door.
Interior of microwave cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave during inspection
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the two cooks on cook line. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light shield missing on lights in kitchen by three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Operator removed water and sanitized area.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Dairy (47F - Hot Holding) Rechecked at 2:55 pm 43F cold holding for both food items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Office area, storage area, and some throughout the kitchen
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor behind office door. Operator removed from the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line Operator cleaned and sanitized area with soap,water and sanitizer.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room by front entrance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Due to overflow. closed dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage. Removed from floor.
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.