BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 561
8285 RED BUG LAKE RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-278-2080
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under handwash sink at wait table
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024065143 | Aug 19, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - soda gun nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - clean towels stored in hand sink in prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - lowboys on cooks line - freezer on cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks stored handle end down at rolling station.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. -dish Input side
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler door on cook line detached -cook line reach in cooler seals soiled -batter station missing caster
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at C0 hallway
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -cook line area floor soiled, not cleaned when kitchen is not making orders
Hole in or other damage to wall. -in cove molding next to ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -dishes at server station
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear liquid at bar not labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine buildup of food debris
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -stainless steel ceiling above dish machine rust and pitied surface, no longer easily cleanable
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans under meat slicer wet nesting
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor in front of water softener -behind drain in right side corner of dish machine
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on blower unit in WIF
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -multiple pans under meat slicer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple clean pans under meat slicer
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored on floor next to soda syrup rack
Water draining onto floor surface. -water from pre rinse sink in dish pit draining onto floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at dish sick leaking
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Bar dish machine not reaching 160F
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Bar dish machine not reaching 160F
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows leakage due to weather damage. In front of ice machine, water in light shield dropping onto the floor.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in the oven after 1.5 hour cook time, done according to operator, 145F. Operator returned to oven several times and the maximum temperature reached was 159F after an additional 30 minutes, then 15 minutes, then several more. Operator stated they will not pull from oven until 165F is reached. Advised to service oven
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Corn 7/30
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Bar dish machine not reaching 160F
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 35+ants on wall Single service Togo containers Prep table
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under handwash sink at wait table
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. underside of cookline cooler labeled do not use holding Rice at 70F. Underside of cookline cooler holding tomatoes 56F, ribs 63F and 59F, rice at 50F+. Operator stated he did not know how long items have been in units. Stop sale issued Operator discarded Walk in cooler holding meatballs. 44-45F. Not prepped day of inspection
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ribs at start inspection at 44-45F, rechecked an hour and a half later, 43-45F
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer
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. Dishwasher does not possess food handler training Has not signed employee health reportimg agreement
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce cup used a scoop
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows leakage due to weather damage. In front of ice machine, water in light shield dropping onto the floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items above makeline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Alcohol cooler has standing water all over floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind flattop has accumulation of food debris Floor under grate at dish pit has large accumulation off food and grease
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - rice for hot hold (77f-82f - Reheating). Employee put back in microwave for further reheating. Final temp reading 177f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Back area mop sink faucet
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dishwasher high temp not reaching 165
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in water softener area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters in prep area heavy coating of dust
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Open dumpster lid.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - gas water heater with btu rating of 499,999 and max psi rating of 160.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line cooler - rice 46f-48f <4 hours. Operator brought to freezer for rapid cooling
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - through kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small blue cutting board
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - butter cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to employee area
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry.
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.