BEEF O' BRADY'S VERANDAH
11841 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.267.9236
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung up sign during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021012699 | Feb 24, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator moved ground beef to lower drawer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as a scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed ramekin.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights above cook line missing shields.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw beef steak in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken below steak in drawers.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line change gloves after opening fryer doors, then put on new gloves no hand wash to bread raw shrimp, remove gloves then put on new gloves to pick up clean utensils no hand wash. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade at prep table next to walk in cooler door. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle up with blue liquid no label hanging from shelf over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin by beer walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as a scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork carnita meat stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelves.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line missing shields.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup inside fryers on cook line.
Mar 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris.
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line across from fryers. Operator showed a work order placed for plumber to repair. There is another hand washing sink on the other end of cooks line by prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin working with food, no hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Operator refilled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Refilled soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid end of three compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line across from fryers. Operator showed a work order placed for plumber to repair. There is another hand washing sink on the other end of cooks line by prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee place raw beef on flat top wearing gloves, use clean utensils then build a beef taco wearing same gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin in kitchen area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ashtray in hand washing sink in outside bar hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as scoop in sour cream. Operator removed.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung up sign during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand washing sink in prep area. Employee removed pan during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda machine in server station. Operator refilled during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid behind outside bar. Operator labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter dated 1/19 attached to coffee machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dishwasher and fan covers in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic food storage containers on shelf in prep area outside walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler and a case of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryers on cook's line. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler at wing station covered with buff flour.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on floor on cook's line. Operator moved to a shelf.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster missing waste line at outside bar.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with a black mold like substance inside interior next to dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand washing sink at inside bar. Operator removed bucket from sink during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dishwasher with buildup of dust. Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler with buildup of dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on cook's line under prep table with steam table, next to ready to eat tortilla chips. Operator removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of diced potatoes stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed buildup of grease on and around grease receptacle outside back door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife between equipment on cook's line. Operator had employee remove knife and get clean knife to store on clean counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by outside bar.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster at outside bar missing waste line.
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