Bjs Pub

3440 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Bjs Pub has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. 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 three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Bjs Pub squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary tested at 0ppm. Retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Substance located at the top and side of ice machine within beer storage area. Black mold like substance not touching ice or contaminating ice.
22-20-5
74
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning equipment stored in handwash sink in bar area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. No proof of training for Annie and Adam.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate soiled.
22-20-5
74
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler that holds hot dogs and buns interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC Adam Jadryev **Warning**
53A-02-7
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler that holds hot dogs and buns interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bjs Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bjs Pub on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bjs Pub?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bjs Pub.

How does Bjs Pub compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Bjs Pub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Bjs Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bjs Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bjs Pub 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 Bjs Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bjs Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.