Beef O' Brady's
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Beef O' Brady's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Punta Gorda restaurant scores 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw fish at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of the Dish Machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
16-23-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 122F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated in the microwave to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple pickle buckets at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
58
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer at beer cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline.
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.
13-03-4
61
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips inside the chlorine test strips container. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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/. Manager: Patrick Denn.
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
50
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed 0ppm at Dish Machine due to empty sanitizer container and didn't have replacement. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitization. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocking by mop bucket and mop at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Observed at Walk in Cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread and onion rings at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.
31B-04-4
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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O' Brady's?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beef O' Brady's.
How does Beef O' Brady's compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Beef O' Brady's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Beef O' Brady's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beef O' Brady's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beef O' Brady's 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' 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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