Beef O'brady's
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Beef O'brady's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed his hand with out using soap. The manager informed the employees how to properly wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area. The tank was secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dunkin' frozen beverage on the prep table beneath the expo window.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Grey hooded jacket on the shelf with Teriyaki Wing sauce . Dry storage area. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to the salad container inside the walk in cooler. Lid was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Tray with spices stored over a trash can at the end of the cook line near the flat grill. Tray was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of pretzels inside the walk,in freezer. Pretzels was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above the flat grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the flip top reach in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the chicken flip top reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of styro foam cups on the floor underneath the shelf next to the beer walk in cooler.
25-05-4
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 45F. Product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Beverage on the prep table where zucchini is being sliced.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table across from the 3 compartment sink. Cell phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Package of cigarettes on the table where zucchini is being prepared across from the 3 compartment sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of buns on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Item was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above the 3 compartment sink. Soiled with black/ mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior plastic panel.
22-20-5
58
Jan 25, 2023
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw beef then changed gloves then went to handled burger buns
12A-07-5
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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
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/ Currently 3 cooks and 3 servers working on site. Cfm Daniel arrived
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine and observed standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled.
23-03-4
52
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 Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O'brady's?
Across the inspection record, “employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beef O'brady's.
How does Beef O'brady's compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Beef O'brady's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Beef O'brady's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beef O'brady's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beef O'brady's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beef O'brady's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O'brady's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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