Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in warewashing area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at large ice machine soiled. Also, portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf in prep area soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice bin at soda dispenser on front service line soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in freezer on cook line torn, **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area. Employee remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line next to reach in freezer. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets at large ice machine not inverted/ protected. Also, observed plates on cook line stored at top of shelving near microwaves not inverted protected. Operator inverted blue buckets at ice machine and establishment opened during this inspection so plates are in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Clean stacked pans on storage shelf unable to properly air dry in prep area. Operator had employee separate pans to properly dry **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on top door of reach in freezer on cook line next to hand wash sink torn. Also, gasket on ice cream freezer on front service line torn. Also, multiple pizza/ flat bread boards on top of conveyor oven chipped/ is disrepair. Also, handle on microwave across from hand wash sink area on cook line in disrepair/ duct taped.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at interior of reach in freezer on cook line next to hand wash sink and also, slight ice buildup up in walk in freezer near compressor area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line with duct tape on handle soiled.
22-08-4
70
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes 51F. Tomatoes were overfilled and placed into service approximately 60 minutes prior. Tomatoes moved to reach in cooler to cool. In server area by soups, butter 51F. Butter was overfilled and placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Butter moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One (1) live fly on cook line in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at hand washing sink in server area washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area handled soiled pans and was scrubbing them, and then immediately handle clean utensils from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back kitchen area. Multiple plates on bottom shelf on server side on expo line. Plates removed and placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One (1) record is a photocopy.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored in bar. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent covers above server area in kitchen are dusty.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near walk in cooler and in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) cooks working in kitchen have no beard guard. Both placed on guards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) blue ice buckets stored by ice machine. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor in bar. Bucket placed inside another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt in back kitchen area. Salt labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items stored on floor in front storage/server area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in front storage/server area in front of establishment. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop lying in bulk sugar in back kitchen area. Handle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of coffee packets stored on floor in front storage/server area. Coffee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
25
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at closed end of bar soiled. Also, water spigots on front service line soiled/ has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store spatula. Operator removed spatula from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to use. Avocados in prep area being prepped not washed prior. Avocado still has stickers adhered to avocado. Spoke with employee and employee washed avocados **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on two microwaves on cook line in disrepair/ duct taped. Also, red handled spatula burned/ in disrepair next to grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to walk-in-cooler unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line and at front service line chipped/ in disrepair.
14-09-4
67
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed water pouring out of bottom of machine. Operator called to have serviced. Discussed with operator for triple sink to be set up until machine able to dispense sanitizer properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of ripe olives on dry food storage shelf, dented and crimped on top and bottom rim of can. Stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on cookline near microwave. Also, observed flying insect on front service line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Open Container of milk opened 5/27 not consumed within 7 days from opening. Stop sale
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in to go area and at front host stand. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners/ sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from prep area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board on cookline chipped at corner, not constructed in durable manner.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in cooler drawers and on walk-in-cooler soiled. Operator stated new gaskets are on order and expected 7/1. Also, under reach-in cooler drawers on cook line has accumulation of food debris. Also, multiple filters above grill and fryer equipment has accumulation of debris, dust, grease. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under dishwashing machine leaking. Water pouring out and unable to get sanitizer to more than 0 ppm. Plumber arrived during this inspection to change out leaking pipe. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
37
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on front service area. Operator replenished paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in bar area. Operator stated a call has already been made to plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on top left door of four door reach-in cooler on cookline torn. Also, handle of microwave on cookline missing/ in disrepair. Also, handle on sliding top of cooler on front service line next to house made soda dispensers missing on right sliding door.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on clean storage shelf across from steamers in prep area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
64
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near mop sink area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located at the end of cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near ware wash area damaged .
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents to be soiled located over service line
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In ware washing area observed dishes not being stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper in a sink in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets throughout kitchen to be soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back flow Device leaking at the mop sink.
29-08-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514.
How does Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 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 Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 514 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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