BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
4515 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line reach in cooler raw chicken strips 46. Product was in two pans. Employee removed to help air flow Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $5,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023021886 | Apr 10, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | $3,000 |
| 3--2022025440 | May 17, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | $1,000 |
| 3--2022048882 | Sep 6, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | $1,000 |
| 3--2022013739 | Mar 23, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2018012486 | Jan 29, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Kitchen dish machine 0ppm, operator changed bucket primed machine several times 50ppm. Bar dish machine chlorine 0ppm, operator primed and retested Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch face then handle clan plates of food. Reviewed proper handwashing with employee. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment changed LLC per operator Andy. Currently open and operating serving the public. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line reach in cooler raw chicken strips 46. Product was in two pans. Employee removed to help air flow Priority: High Priority
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Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee item and pitcher stored in front server handwash sink. Employee removed items Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheese in reach in cooler Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line Priority: Basic
Observed: Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table in servers station and in back prep area Employee removed Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line, employee removed Priority: Basic
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwasher 85F. Establishment is using the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher is not properly sanitizing.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of multi surface cleanser stored next to serving trays. The chemical was removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the fresh cooking oil tanks. The pans were removed to let air dry.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the bottom of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Top of the dishwasher soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Light burned out dry storage area across from the beverage syrup rack. Ceiling tile missing above the drain board in the dishwasher area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On rack across from the flat grill on the cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood system above the flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. For/ grease buildup on the exterior of the cooking equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of giant straws stored on the floor in the storage area acfrom the beverage syrup rack.
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.