BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596
25628 SR 56, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-575-1830
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line. a. chicken breast (110F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded items.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Albright 4-6-2021, expired 4-6-2026.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vincent Jones hired over a month ago, training course was completed, but exam showing in progress.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager started setting up three compartment to sanitize dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 3rd make line from left- App station: spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic ailoli (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) Manager removed time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items and put in walk in cooler
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line 3rd from left unit display not reading ambient temperature
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Albright 4-6-2021, expired 4-6-2026.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vincent Jones hired over a month ago, training course was completed, but exam showing in progress.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Manager put back in dish.
Equipment in poor repair. Make line 3rd from left unit keeps kicking on and off and not holding proper temperature
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee to touched dirty can opener without hands wash and put clean glove on then touched flour wraps, manager asked him washed hands properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in use grooved and no longer cleanable. Can opener soiled blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled and grease buildup
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket soiled and grease buildup in vertical reach in cooler by cook line
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under equipments in cook line
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door unable to fully close on its own
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line. a. chicken breast (110F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup handle touching chicken nuggets in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed cup.
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface.
May 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. Chlorine line disconnected and dishes tested at 10ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer line kept detaching from dispenser
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed dishwasher drinking from open cup
Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
Standing water in floor drain on cook line
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cakes in beer walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese sauce in standing water temping at 78f. Manager drained water and started running water.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection 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. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled in bar area
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guard in beer cooler soiled. Operator cleaned During inspection
Wall under dish machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In prep area near walk in cooler
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.