Beef O' Brady's Verandah
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Beef O' Brady's Verandah, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator moved ground beef to lower drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as a scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights above cook line missing shields. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line change gloves after opening fryer doors, then put on new gloves no hand wash to bread raw shrimp, remove gloves then put on new gloves to pick up clean utensils no hand wash. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw beef steak in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken below steak in drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade at prep table next to walk in cooler door. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle up with blue liquid no label hanging from shelf over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as a scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork carnita meat stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line missing shields.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup inside fryers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin by beer walk in cooler.
22-20-5
47
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Operator pulled items from walk-in and iced table until service can come for repairs. Ambient temperature 50F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Per Operator, reach in cooler was low on Freon and was serviced. Ambient temperature is 46F. Items held in table restocked an hour ago per Operator. Raw ground beef 46F, Cut leafy greens 50F, shredded cheese 48F. Operator is swapping out product with items in walk in cooler and is icing items down for dinner. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin working with food, no hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid end of three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line across from fryers. Operator showed a work order placed for plumber to repair. There is another hand washing sink on the other end of cooks line by prep table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee place raw beef on flat top wearing gloves, use clean utensils then build a beef taco wearing same gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ashtray in hand washing sink in outside bar hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as scoop in sour cream. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung up sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand washing sink in prep area. Employee removed pan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda machine in server station. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter dated 1/19 attached to coffee machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid behind outside bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dishwasher and fan covers in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic food storage containers on shelf in prep area outside walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler and a case of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryers on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler at wing station covered with buff flour.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on floor on cook's line. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster missing waste line at outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
41
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
May 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator form DBPR HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at outside bar hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled in server station.
02D-01-5
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in reach in cooler next to fryers at 53F for two hours. Operator iced down chicken during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent above the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cooks line preparing food for customers. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between stainless steel prep table and reach in cooler across from fryers.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from grill handle at waist level. Operator removed tongs and put in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef O' Brady's Verandah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef O' Brady's Verandah on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O' Brady's Verandah?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beef O' Brady's Verandah.
How does Beef O' Brady's Verandah compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Beef O' Brady's Verandah most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Beef O' Brady's Verandah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beef O' Brady's Verandah have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beef O' Brady's Verandah 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 Verandah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O' Brady's Verandah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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