Beef'o'brady's

530 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
American
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Beef'o'brady's has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Beef'o'brady's was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Wauchula restaurant, which scores around 70. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile over the back door open.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in kitchen rusting.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed the cove tiles under the dish table broken and missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the 2 reach in coolers on the cook line without a thermometer inside for ambient temperature.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease buildup. Observed the side of the fryers with a heavy grease buildup.
23-03-4
64
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at dry rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands and turned water off with clean hands. Operator was educated, and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
22-02-4
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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line. Operator will clean tonight. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator has ordered replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One at ice machine. One at walk in cooler . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on line on make table and stand up reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. Operator has called two workers to come and deep clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at the bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Plastic platters dried with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
39
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
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 ROP fish labeled remove from package and thaw under refrigeration, sitting on counter thawing at room temperature in completely sealed packages. Product partially frozen. Operator removed from packaging and put in walk-in cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground beside and under grease dumpster.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice bucket/not inverted between uses. Manager corrected.
10-14-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed vegetable cardboard boxes from tomatoes reused to hold ready to eat bags of broccoli. Operator removed to plastic bins. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
47
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 live roaches of multiple life cycle stages in dry storage area of establishment beside walk-in cooler on shelving containing packages of sugar, spices and single service items. Observed 9 live roaches under shelving in same room where unpackaged single service items are stored. Observed 7 live roaches under 3 bay sink at warewash area. Observed 5 live roaches behind 5 gallon bucket in corner at prep sink area. EOS approved per Cindy Ross at 4:37 PM. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed heavy black specs of roach droppings on wall and on all shelves at dry storage area at walk-in cooler area where spices and sugar and sauces are stored. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth on drop guard of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system in use and no filters in place. Hood system must be on working order if fryers and other cooking equipment which release grease laden vapors are turned on. Hood over line of fryers (5 fryers) turned on and in use with no filters in place. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris buildup behind equipment and on shelving at breading station. On floor under cookline and at corners of floor heavy blackened debris and old food debris observed **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the floor around grease receptacle located inside establishment at back door. Observed grease overflow empties on to floor. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed water damaged area of stack of take out boxes in dry storage area. Manager discarded affected items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm after approximately 30 minutes standing. Observed Quaternary ammonia dispenser attached and dispensed through hot water tap. Found at 108F. Directions on quaternary dispenser suggest 68F to 75F water be used. Hot water causes the sanitizer to dissipate into the air leaving the solution. **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches trapped in grease at used grease containment at end of hall beside back door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
39
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no cold water available at front bar handsink. Faucet broken Corrected by manager readjusting knobs. Water valve working after adjustment. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager states new boards on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease and debris along walls behind cookline and ice machine in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed lower door gasket broken. Ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored under grilltop on dirty surface. Manager corrected by sending tongs to dishwash and placing new on sanitized surface of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on table under grill.
23-03-4
67
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened packages of raw chicken and fish over fries in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (128F - Hot Holding); chili beef (115F - Hot Holding) Observed items on steam table not at 135F or hotter. Chili discarded. Soup stirred to reheat throughout to 165F added lid to maintain even temperature through when not in use. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored with and pointed toward liquor bottles at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager added vacuum breaker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two sinks unable to dispense, manager states that new dispensers are on order to arrive soon.Employees instructed to use other sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Broken area or other damage to wall under sink at 3 bay. Manager states repairs are in process. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in beer keg cooler with water and slimy debris in bottom.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed manager hand drying plates with towel.
24-17-4
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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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef'o'brady's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Wauchula?

Beef'o'brady's most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Beef'o'brady's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beef'o'brady's have averaged around eight 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 three times per year on average.