Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596's latest score is in line with the Lutz average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Albright 4-6-2021, expired 4-6-2026. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Divide is on personal leave. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vincent Jones hired over a month ago, training course was completed, but exam showing in progress. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Vincent is on training. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Still some ice buildup behind of unit **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager started setting up three compartment to sanitize dishes. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 3rd make line from left- App station: spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic ailoli (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) Manager removed time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items and put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line 3rd from left unit display not reading ambient temperature **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Albright 4-6-2021, expired 4-6-2026. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vincent Jones hired over a month ago, training course was completed, but exam showing in progress. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Manager put back in dish. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make line 3rd from left unit keeps kicking on and off and not holding proper temperature **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee to touched dirty can opener without hands wash and put clean glove on then touched flour wraps, manager asked him washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in use grooved and no longer cleanable. Can opener soiled blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket soiled and grease buildup in vertical reach in cooler by cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under equipments in cook line
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled and grease buildup
16-07-4
64
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door unable to fully close on its own
14-69-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line. a. chicken breast (110F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup handle touching chicken nuggets in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
74
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled in bar area
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guard in beer cooler soiled. Operator cleaned During inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall under dish machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
78
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Milk no date mark. Employee date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596.
How does Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.
Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 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 596 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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