Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on rack next to walk in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell water turned off with tongs stored inside. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer next to fryers station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In fry station
14-33-4
78
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of basil. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cut tuna stored over green onions inside reach in cooler near fry station. Operator relocated product for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers at back storage area.
16-46-4
61
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored inside reach in cooler not date marked, operator unaware how long milk has been opened. Operator discarded milk.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled at cook line and gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese stored not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At end of bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/warmer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of baked potato drawer soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
67
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training expired for Andrew N and Jerome P.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. Operator cleaned floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
29-17-4
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in kitchen area .
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Employee put container **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks no covered. Employee put lids **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen areas.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, located throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 118F - Hot Holding); marinara (122F - Hot Holding). As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee placed inside the oven for reheating. Second temperature cooked chicken (167F - Reheating); marinara sauce (168F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in plastic bucket with water at 67F, located at cooking line. Employee discarded water, and placed utensils in the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked chicken sausage (48F - Cold Holding) cooked yesterday at 8:30 pm Raw Beef (49 F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler since Friday, reach cooler: cut tomatoes, chicken sausage, and garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding); stored in kitchen line reach in cooler stored overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Chef coached employee, and employee washed hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 flies landing and resting on top of clean forks,spoons, containers to go, located in the expo area inside the kitchen also one fly resting on top of the dishwasher machine , observed approximately 10 flies in the bar area located in the lobby. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked chicken sausage (48F - Cold Holding) cooked yesterday at 8:30 pm Raw Beef (49 F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler since Friday, reach cooler: cut tomatoes, chicken sausage, and garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding); stored in kitchen line reach in cooler stored overnight.
01B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep area reach in cooler running at 68F
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the equipment in the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in reaching freezer no covered located in the expo area.
08B-12-5
35
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 1, 2022
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. Observed raw fish (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area, operator placed food in the walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator less than 2 hours, the cooler door was open for a while, operator placed in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee separating utensils inside the hand sink, chef coached employee not to use hand sink for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of prep table, operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in the shelf located by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream with no cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530.
How does Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 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 530 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 530 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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