OVIEDO, Seminole County

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 561

8285 RED BUG LAKE RD, OVIEDO, FL 32765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 Intermediate
Dec 23, 2025
City
OVIEDO
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 24269966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - soda gun nozzles

31A-09-4

Detail 24269961

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - clean towels stored in hand sink in prep area. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24269964

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 24269960

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 24269956

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24269965

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-69-4

Detail 24269959

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24269968

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on front line Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24269967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine

16-46-4

Detail 24269963

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24269958

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - lowboys on cooks line - freezer on cooks line

21-44-1

Detail 24269957

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 24269962

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks stored handle end down at rolling station. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-02-4

Detail 23909309

Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. -dish Input side

14-11-5

Detail 23909310

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler door on cook line detached -cook line reach in cooler seals soiled -batter station missing caster

36-22-4

Detail 23909311

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at C0 hallway

36-01-4

Detail 23909312

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -cook line area floor soiled, not cleaned when kitchen is not making orders

36-24-5

Detail 23909313

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -in cove molding next to ice machine

14-69-4

Detail 23909314

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer

16-48-4

Detail 23909315

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -dishes at server station

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

41-17-4

Detail 23501973

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear liquid at bar not labeled

16-21-4

Detail 23501968

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine buildup of food debris

36-37-5

Detail 23501977

Basic - 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

24-08-4

Detail 23501967

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans under meat slicer wet nesting Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23501975

Basic - 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

33-19-4

Detail 23501978

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 23501970

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on blower unit in WIF

16-48-4

Detail 23501969

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -multiple pans under meat slicer

16-46-4

Detail 23501976

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple clean pans under meat slicer

25-05-4

Detail 23501972

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored on floor next to soda syrup rack Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 23501971

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water from pre rinse sink in dish pit draining onto floor

29-11-4

Detail 23501974

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at dish sick leaking

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-57-6

Detail 23074530

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Dishmachine at bar during sanitize cycle reaches max temp of 147F Admin Complaint

45-02-4

Detail 23074529
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 23047916

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 23047914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23047917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows leakage due to weather damage. In front of ice machine, water in light shield dropping onto the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 23047915
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 17

03C-44-5

Detail 23044642

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-28-5

Detail 23044648

High Priority - 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 Warning

22-57-6

Detail 23044634

High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 23044636

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 35+ants on wall Single service Togo containers Prep table Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23044651

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under handwash sink at wait table Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23044643

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23044649

High Priority - 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 Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23044635

Intermediate - 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 Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23044646

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23044641

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23044645

Intermediate - 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 Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23044639

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce cup used a scoop Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23044644

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows leakage due to weather damage. In front of ice machine, water in light shield dropping onto the floor. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23044640

Basic - 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 Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23044647

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Alcohol cooler has standing water all over floor Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23044638

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23044650

Basic - 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 Warning

45-02-4

Detail 23044637

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

03E-02-5

Detail 22623188

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22623186

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Back area mop sink faucet

16-55-4

Detail 22623184

Basic - 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

24-08-4

Detail 22623190

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

36-22-4

Detail 22623182

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in water softener area

10-20-4

Detail 22623183

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22623192

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink in bar area Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22623191

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters in prep area heavy coating of dust

16-48-4

Detail 22623187

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

33-16-4

Detail 22623185

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

48-01-5

Detail 22623189

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, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22275580

High Priority - 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

36-34-5

Detail 22275571

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - through kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 22275577

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small blue cutting board

24-08-4

Detail 22275578

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

14-69-4

Detail 22275579

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

16-48-4

Detail 22275575

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-46-4

Detail 22275572

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 22275573

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - butter cooler

29-11-4

Detail 22275576

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to employee area

08B-74-1

Detail 22275574

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry.

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21977047

High Priority - 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. - bar area dish machine zero ppm

02C-01-5

Detail 21977046

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - squid in walk in cooler dated 4/1. Operator states wrong date written Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21977043

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - 2 in the beer cooler

36-34-5

Detail 21977045

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - condensate vent above the dish machine

12B-13-4

Detail 21977041

Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - cook line cooler

24-08-4

Detail 21977050

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

05-09-4

Detail 21977044

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Cook line cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21977042

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter

08B-12-5

Detail 21977049

Basic - Stored food not covered. - chicken wings in walk in cooler held more than 24 hours. Date marked 4/2

36-27-5

Detail 21977048

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - corner area of ware wash station

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-47-4

Detail 21669389

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: Chlorine 0ppm Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21669390

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Matt Byler - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21669388

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

22-47-4

Detail 21539913

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine

08A-02-6

Detail 21539914

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21539912

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw stored over pizza dough in Walk-in cooler .

41-10-4

Detail 21539915

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on front counter and on counter across from soda station. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21539908

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/ Matt Byler

22-02-4

Detail 21539909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Electric slicer

16-21-4

Detail 21539911

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-18-4

Detail 21539910

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored at rolling station

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20864089

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on expo. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20864094

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-08-4

Detail 20864090

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line.

05-09-4

Detail 20864095

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooling units on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 20864093

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front bar

22-16-4

Detail 20864092

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy reach in coolers on cooks line

24-18-4

Detail 20864091

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the rolling station

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 20456401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Backdoor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20456402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 20452835

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw dressing 8days Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20452837

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20452836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tortilla soup (54°F - Cold Holding); chili (54°F - Cold Holding); clam chowder (55°F - Cold Holding) pasta (46°F - Cold Holding); rice (46°F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20452833

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to togo boxes. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20452830

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HNd sink blocked by racks of glassware at 3 compartment sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20452829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20452831

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks next to water softener. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20452834

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20452832

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Backdoor Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20452828

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning