Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale

889 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in server area in front of open flip top cooler. Manager discussed eating in the kitchen, had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
90
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Discussed manual sanitization with operator. Triple sink set up for sanitizing, Sink and Surface, tested at 272. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at drink station. Operator separated items to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm. Manager replaced, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.drinking glasses at wait station. Manager separated to dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain line on hand sink by soda fountain leaking.
29-11-4
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant on prep table in wait area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table in wait station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on wire shelf over prep table, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses by tea station. Employee separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed to laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies at bar not landing on food contact surface **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to ice bin. Manager placed soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and jacket on shelf with dry storage items. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On cooks line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In pullout drawers on cooks line. Employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to clean plates, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk salt on cookline. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy dust near ac vents on wall by cooks line and back storage area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of ricotta cheese not labeled. Manager placed label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar. employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected-observed employee discard water, refill , and test sanitizer at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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/ William north IV 01/06/2015
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale.

How does Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O Bradys Bloomingdale is inspected around three times per year on average.