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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 546

8761 VINELAND AVE, Orlando FL 32821 · 714-500-2410

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats354
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813044
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rib (44-50F - Cooling) overnight in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021041898Jul 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese at pizza station
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large cambro on dish shelf
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler drawers on cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Day dot on lexan at dish
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at soup station
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In kitchen
High priority/22-42-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler drawers on cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Day dot on lexan at dish
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at soup station
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rib (44-50F - Cooling) in walk-in overnight
High priority/03D-02-5/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rib (44-50F - Cooling) overnight in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rib (44-50F - Cooling) bagged while warm, condensation on interior, piled into a plastic cambro
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass racks in front of Han sink at dish
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At mop area
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rib (44-50F - Cooling) in walk-in overnight
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rib (44-50F - Cooling) overnight in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (42-48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (42-48F - Cold Holding) top of make table on cookline. Operator states in unit less then 4 hours. Will exchange with cold product
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rib (44-50F - Cooling) bagged while warm, condensation on interior, piled into a plastic cambro
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass racks in front of Han sink at dish
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At mop area
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several in kitchen
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Server line.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Dishmachine area.
Basic/29-18-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, spray bottle, plastic apron
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 24, 2023 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At expo.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cous cous (47F - Cold Holding);; meatballs(44-47F - Cold Holding); pasta (46F - Cold holding) top of make table salad side. Cooler drawers on cookline raw ground beef (50-54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses (53F - Cold Holding); goyza (50F - Cold Holding) operator states all items in units less then 4 hours, placed items on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, spray bottle, plastic apron
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At expo.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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