Beef O Brady's
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Beef O Brady's appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Beef O Brady's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A cell phones on table with rice steamer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator does not have them.
13-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in triple sink area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
70
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: cleaning items stored in sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on salad cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects in kitchen. One landed on pork dish. Operator removed and discarded.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Two small flying insects in kitchen. One landed on pork dish. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor: tomato slicer stored not 6 inches off of floor under bread rack.
24-26-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket on salad cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas ,ines behind grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
55
Feb 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: torn gasket on salad reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas lines behind fry area covered in grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards . **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at dishwasher. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Not everyone has signed form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: torn gasket on salad reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind line and in dry storage . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Limited standing water in bottom of salad reach-in-cooler . **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas lines behind fry area covered in grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pest trap strip present in food prep area at soda area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at exit door by dishwasher. One in storage. One on soda fountain in waiting station. None landing on food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator has form and will have employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched in waiting station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at bar.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind line soiled and in dry storage behind racks.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at line and in men's restroom. Operator obtained signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
39
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Waiter touched sliced lemon with bare hands and placed on Big Catch Salad. Operator educated employee. Tongs are present. Operator discarded food voluntarily.. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waiter touched sliced lemon with bare hands and placed on Big Catch Salad. Operator educated employee. Tongs are present. Operator discarded food voluntarily.. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly by back area. One fly on stored cutting board by wing sauces. One by bar. None landing on food.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pot soiled, operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher, bar or triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B.H. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at triple sink and behind entire line.
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit : front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male restroom. Operator obtained sign.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: side of stand up freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Three dead flies in pot. Operator removed and discarded . **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
21
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer, quaternary.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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/ R. Land 12/21/17
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair , microwave interior is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Steak on countertop per operator, "power thawing" at 36 F. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
36-27-5
33
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of sauerkraut dented on seam and lip. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employee . See stop sale. Waitress cut lemons with no gloves which were to be used for drinks in a ready to eat state. Operator removed lemons and educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect by dishwasher One at drink station. . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waitress cut lemons with no gloves which were to be used for drinks in a ready to eat state. Operator removed lemons and educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice in dry storage . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
41
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood on line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and triple sink.
36-27-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef O Brady's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef O Brady's on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O Brady's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Beef O Brady's.
How does Beef O Brady's compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Beef O Brady's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Beef O Brady's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beef O Brady's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beef O Brady's 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 Brady's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O Brady's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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