Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator inverted plates cleaned blade during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted plates during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink near employee entrance 74°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed soda dispenser near tea urn with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand wash sink near employee entrance. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
61
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease stains and dust, ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven near can racks and dry goods soiled with food and debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with slime in bar area. GM had employees clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean clear containers. GM disposed of containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped under grill. GM replaced foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese in bin in walk in cooler not covered. Manager placed lid on bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in standing water and ice. GM turned water on to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucets at hand washing sinks in servers area.
29-11-4
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment.
10-20-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to clean dish ware.
16-48-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright, servers area.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables back of house.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed lids wet nesting near dish room.
24-08-4
67
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown rice cooked on 2/4 reading at 62 F . Manager discarded brown rice.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Dole pineapples and one can of mandarin oranges to be dented across from prep sink. Manager discarded cans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown rice cooked on 2/4 reading at 62 F . Manager discarded brown rice.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink left of fryers to only reach 86 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from CVAP ovens. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed large dents in floor in front of fryers. Manager states work order has been put in. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Manager removed oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cookie dough and pepperoni uncovered in reach in cooler left of cook line. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at the faucet of the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
41
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small, flying insects in the kitchen next to employee restroom.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee texting on phone then return to work prepping food without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one container of raspberries in walk in cooler to be moldy. Manager discarded raspberries. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager located current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of dish washing machine.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal panel behind ice shoot on drink dispenser to be soiled with a black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ice machine leaking water.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in prep area left of employee office without a common name,
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549.
How does Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 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 549 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 549 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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