Beef O'brady's
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Beef O'brady's has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
Beef O'brady's latest score of 90 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup inside ice tea nozzles.
22-02-4
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank unsecured by ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Jun 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over produce in reach-in beside deep fried. The cook moved the produce to top shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 cook touching apron and shirt while preparing food. Educated cook on not touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from deep frier handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright beside dressing holder. The operator inverted silverware during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
55
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tong was removed from deep frier. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed some employee training documents as missing at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Operator has ordered more books with SafeStaff. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed gaskets still as torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves on without washing hands then engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook utilizing and on cell phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The operator moved ham into walk-in cooler. **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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled across from cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above microwave. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 45F. **Warning**
14-74-7
30
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 Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O'brady's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beef O'brady's.
How does Beef O'brady's compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Beef O'brady's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Beef O'brady's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beef O'brady's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six 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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