BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 521
27001 US HWY 19 N STE 1160, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-726-8855
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in bar by soda gun, manager killed both and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers on cook line contains food removed from the original container and not labeled with common name.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cooks line cutting boards stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in left ice machine at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves. Operator took containers to dish room to be washed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and label adhesive on stacked clear plastic food containers stored on shelves. Operator took containers to dish room to have them washed
Apr 17, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored near clean utensils. Manager moved the bucket and instructed staff
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers soiled and stacked stored with clean food containers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind the bar. Bar tender replenish paper towels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several grooved cutting boards
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 10ppm chlorine. Operator changed sanitizer bucket, retest 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ahi tuna above pita bread in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding). All food in cooler was at proper temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded. Mac and cheese balls (49F - Cold Holding) thawed at 10am. Operator moved to freezer
Accumulation of black/green substance on interior of ice machine. Discussed with manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated tongs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at handwashing sink in bar area. Provided operator printed sign.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Apr 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in front dining room 1 fly in bar dining area 2 flys flying in bar area 1 fly flying by soda machine in back of house 2 in mop sink area 2 flys in back hallway
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in front dining room 1 fly in bar dining area 2 flys flying in bar area 1 fly flying by soda machine in back of house 2 in mop sink area 2 flys in back hallway
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in bar by soda gun, manager killed both and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler - meatballs (57F - Cold Holding)pan over filled, meatballs on bottom of pan 40F, operator discarded 2 meatballs sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)pan over filled, operator removed top portion, corrected to 43F shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); recheck at end of inspection lettuce 39F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar is wet and soiled.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer gaskets on cook line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter by food and next to to go boxes, operator moved.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44F cold hold second temperature 4:01 40F, pasta 46F cold hold, operator placed both items on ice
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. Discussed and provided operator with employee agreement.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards in dish area have grooves that make it no longer cleanable. Utting boards on cook line has chipped edges
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line hair hanging forward.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers and squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance labeling all food once removed from its original container.
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