Beef O' Brady's
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Beef O' Brady's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Beef O' Brady's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above salad prep table.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above salad prep table soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed inside packaging. **See stop sale**
06-01-5
64
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Ham 45F Turkey 45F. Operated placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of soda gun nozzle soiled with slime at bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing napkins stored on floor in kitchen. Employee began to put up napkins during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pre cooked wings stored next to raw chicken tenders inside reach in cooler next to fryers.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Ham 44F Turkey 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Ham 44F Turkey 46F. * see stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris and slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two open drinks on prep table in kitchen next to utensils.
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 keys and cell phones stored next to clean bowls in kitchen area. Observed employee purse and drink stored next to pineapple juice bottles in bar area.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residue and food debris inside bottom reach in cooler of chicken breading station.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor next to dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage coming from wastewater line near ice machine backing up onto floor of the server's area. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 45°F in reach in cooler, per Person in charge, stored 24 hours ago. Also observed turkey 49°F in same reach in cooler also stored 24 hours ago. Also observed salmon in ROP thawing.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 45°F in reach in cooler, per Person in charge, stored 24 hours ago. Also observed turkey 49°F in same reach in cooler also stored 24 hours ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink across from mop sink.
27-16-4
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. Observed salmon in ROP thawing in cooler under grill.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in front of expo cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups in servers area and inserts in ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching shredded pork in reach in cooler across from grill.
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shells stored upright in server's area.
25-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from pipe at 3 compartment sink in bar area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease under and behind fryers, grill. Also,trash and food on floor in dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area near 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in storage room.
36-36-4
32
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken pieces 45F, in expo under grill, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager removed and stored walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted.
24-05-4
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. Observed salmon in ROP not thawing properly, not opened to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food and grease under prep table and 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed French fries slacking near fryer.
06-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
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. Observed scoop handle in beef touching meat.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cup racks soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean, clear containers near 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks, fish fillets, nuggets not covered under expo.
08B-12-5
47
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey at 55F, sliced ham 55F and coleslaw 57.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey at 55F, sliced ham 55F and coleslaw 57. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf with clean plates for service in servers area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fruit fly strip in bar area
41-20-4
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. Emailed vomit clean up poster to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance as well as soda gun in the bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in store room.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean tongs on dirty rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not inverted.
42-01-4
37
Oct 3, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O' Brady's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beef O' Brady's.
How does Beef O' Brady's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Beef O' Brady's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Beef O' Brady's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beef O' Brady's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 four times per year on average.
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