Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelf near back door at time of inspection. @
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken clear food containers stored on shelves near back door at time of inspection.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around door to walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of pizza sauce dented on rim at time of inspection
01B-01-4
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. Observed dish machine sanitizer testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Employee primed dish machine sanitizer during inspection. End sanitizer level at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cooks line are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid stored in dining room at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened Gatorade drink on prep table next to plastic wrap in kitchen at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen at time of inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled with old food debris and oil around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen at time of inspection.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next to managers office door at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
39
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Underside of lid in small reach in cooler next to fryer has exposed installation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly underneath reach in cooler by fryer station.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding) corn beef (58F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding) corn beef (58F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Underside of lid in small reach in cooler next to fryer has exposed installation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to fryer has buildup of old food debris. Owner cleaned out reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
30
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. No dates marking on chicken tenders inside walk in cooler.
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer next to refrigerator.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Underside of lid in small reach in cooler next to fryer has exposed installation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to fryer are torn and soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on reach in cooler next to grill has exposed underside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Ewa Philips. Travis Sostillio. Nancy N. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to fryer are torn and soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves housing clean dishes have broken edges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on reach in cooler next to grill has exposed underside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler across from grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked pork inside reach in cooler on speed cart.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Rotten chicken breast stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 45F. Cooked beef 58F. Cooked chicken 47F. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45F. Cooked beef 58F. Cooked chicken 47F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Ewa Philips. Travis Sostillio. Nancy N. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken on speed cart that has thawed has no date markings.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef,chicken, inside reach in cooler across from grill held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table across from spice rack.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to fryer are torn and soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves housing clean dishes have broken edges.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on reach in cooler next to grill has exposed underside.
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler across from grill.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing in food preparation sink without running water.
06-01-5
17
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
39
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
37
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: No manager certification. Cory kosiba **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen overtop cooks line have buildup of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing next to grill on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath grill on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has food debris. Chef cleaned out microwave. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia.
How does Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia 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 Palma Ceia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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