BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Divide is on personal leave. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Vincent is on training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Still some ice buildup behind of unit Time Extended

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled and grease buildup

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under equipments in cook line

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door unable to fully close on its own

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled in bar area

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guard in beer cooler soiled. Operator cleaned During inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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

High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two managers with expired food manager certificates.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager began in stacking dishes. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under dish ,aching.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark. Employee date marked milk. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink on hot line, operator moved them Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By dish area

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount in corners of upper unit

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Was off, but operator turned it back on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Dispenser not working properly. Operator called for repairs.

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan guards soiled with dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager unstacked some dishes to properly air dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream uncovered. Manager covered ice cream. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink by back prep area.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At >100ppm. Employee fixed to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation