B&B Chophouse and Market
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at B&B Chophouse and Market stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Lakewood Ranch facility scores 89, putting B&B Chophouse and Market on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for food safety cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hairnet at the salad prep area. He put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above the steak grill.
23-03-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice drop tray. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint or beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light shield missing in the middle of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above grill and fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef not in cryovac stored over raw Mahi and Lobster. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink in the server alley blocked by a tray, a pitcher and an ice scoop holder.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in back kitchen.
22-02-4
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cardboard bowl without a handle in the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered in server alley.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in dry storage area not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed appropriate documents for compliance. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed appropriate documents to comply. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, wallet and cell phone stored on top of Blodgett oven.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in between lockers in store room and hole in wall under hand washing sink in dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in soiled standing water across from flat grill on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in bar cooler gaskets are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from broiler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance and debris on the top of the ice machine door and inside on the ice drop tray.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in dry storeroom above shelving.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain covers; Under sink across from oven on cooks line. Ice machine in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Under ice well in server alley. Under prep table holding the tabletop mixer.
29-18-4
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the middle of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the middle of the cook line. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with water droplets stacked together in warewashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in wait station area under equipment and to the right of the ice machine. Floor drains soiled in wait station area under ice bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line to the left of the middle handwash sink on the line and in bar area underneath beer taps.
29-49-6
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was B&B Chophouse and Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B&B Chophouse and Market on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B&B Chophouse and Market?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at B&B Chophouse and Market.
How does B&B Chophouse and Market compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
B&B Chophouse and Market most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has B&B Chophouse and Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at B&B Chophouse and Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at B&B Chophouse and Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is B&B Chophouse and Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B&B Chophouse and Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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