Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Doral sits at 73, putting Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned sanitized working pans at rack by walk in cooler entrance area.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice tub uncovered at chest freezer unit.
08B-12-5
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (49/46F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler at cook line, as per manager for less than two hours, chef requested to add ice bag for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary some auxiliary urging boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee st frying station wearing a wristband watch, manager insertó removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream tub uncovered at front line chest freezer unit.
08B-12-5
70
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers on shelf by Walk in cooler. Operator stored container in order to be air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside cook line. Operator removed water and dried floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf in front deep fryers. Operator cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over pizza oven inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer by cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink inside employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with water unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
29
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg whites (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (59F - Cold Holding) at breading station RIC, less than four hours. Chef submerged containers in ice for rapid cooling, checked temperatures again egg whites (37F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (41F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at HWS bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar area HWS. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior at ice machine inside main kitchen. Observed soiled ice bin at bar area with black-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed not inverted serving plates top shelf in kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/drains has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulated ice debris on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed soiled floor drains throughout the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at HWS bar area. Printed handwashing sign and provided to Operator who posted at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in freezer kitchen area next to breading station. Observed dust accumulation on large fan inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulated debris inside RIF by breading station inside kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed wiping cloths not inside sanitizer bucket at soup station kitchen area. Chef removed cloths and placed inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-01-4
50
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen prep area. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf by Walk in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beer plastic container stored on beer walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Bar.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand wash sink by office.
29-11-4
70
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger (53F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager moved to reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty cup inside bar hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in metal pans in rack next to walk in cooler door entrance.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in some areas of the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the bar area.
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529.
How does Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 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 Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 529 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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