Beef O Bradys

4286 53 Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Beef O Bradys 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Beef O Bradys on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line on food preparation table cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed in main kitchen area employee uncovered beverage on food preparation table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
64
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all the food had Been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hour and put ice on all the food and called for repair.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Approximately 4 Floor tiles missing on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm . Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm . Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line on food container. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler black bean salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that the cooler was not work properly and food had been on ice for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge placed food in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in side ice machine bin black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee cell phone on top of food storage container. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Approximately 4 Floor tiles missing on cooks line. **Warning**
36-17-5
39
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in main kitchen area employee returned from using the bathroom and put on gloves and grabbed a single service item and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. educated employee on handwashing and glove procedure. employee put single service item in garbage ,remove soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
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. Person in charge printed a copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on cooks like soiled utensils and wet cloth in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed and washed sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees currently working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in main kitchen area bottles of water on food Food prep table and cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area ice machine soiled with mold.
22-20-5
58
Dec 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
90
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef Steak over cooked vegetables and cooked Chicken. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 a copy to the person in charge.
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 a copy to the person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill across from entree make station hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef O Bradys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef O Bradys on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef O Bradys?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beef O Bradys.

How does Beef O Bradys compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Beef O Bradys most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Beef O Bradys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beef O Bradys have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beef O Bradys 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 Beef O Bradys inspected?

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