Brahma Bull Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Okeechobee facility scores 81, putting Brahma Bull Bar and Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of cheese sauce. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded and called for service . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Items in cooler since opening: Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded and called for service . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. Operator has physical replacement but has not installed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Middle toilet in women's in disrepair.
32-23-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator has physical replacement but has not installed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spaghetti sauce (38F - Cold Holding) made on 8/11 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spaghetti sauce (38F - Cold Holding) made on 8/11 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. Operator ordered replacement during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: quaternary. Operator ordered replacement during inspection .Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. Operator ordered replacement during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed on line
36-01-4
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One at dirty towel container . Two in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at ice machine in storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at waiting station and bar.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease in left corner of grill line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic water bottles at bar stored not high enough off of floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at female restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at male restroom.
33-38-4
47
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli blanched and bagged for portion control not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under sanitation side of triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 83, establishment has 128 seats. Emailed operator form. Fire department is scheduled to come complete inspection.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Operator has had all enterprises to sign off seating change. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
95
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen: not landing on food. Operator whisked out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two in dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at triple sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 83, establishment has 128 seats. Emailed operator form. Fire department is scheduled to come complete inspection.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage above ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Operator removed container with lemon from ice bin at soda fountain. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at ice machine and behind middle toilet in ladies restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Operator repaired hole in ice machine area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over whipped butter in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three in ice machine area on shelves. Operator removed,cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered in ice machine area. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-23-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed. All others will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator obtained soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made ranch dressing with buttermilk not date marked in waiting station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator obtained paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at ice machine and behind middle toilet in ladies restroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils in back area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-37-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line. **Warning**
14-33-4
32
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in dry storage area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap exposed in dry storage and one at line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: French Fry potato cutter. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, none for chlorine. Operator called Cheney Rep to order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine. Operator called Cheney Rep to order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-36-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bar. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, bulk sugar in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
14-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk in walk-in cooler. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over bread. Operator removed raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bar.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at line. and at bar. Some progress noted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled inside. Operator removed rotation plate and cleaned/ sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
39
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station, snap trap exposed at cash out area and dry storage.Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cut boards on line, reach in cooler around cutting boards edges. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine, only quaternary provided. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Steak not date marked after freezing.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, floors soiled.
32-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen: grease on floor, behind line .
36-01-4
Basic - Floor with water in right corner walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood at line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, hand washing sink in kitchen, other sink in kitchen working, operator has replacement . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly., both urinals out of order. One toilet in woman's bathroom out of order. Operator has contacted plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at triple sink.
29-11-4
26
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator provided receipts for new boards, but they have not arrived. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator provided receipts for new boards, but they have not arrived. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dance floor. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at hand washing sink. Operator provided receipt for new sink but they have not arrived. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises some progress noted. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brahma Bull Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill.
How does Brahma Bull Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Brahma Bull Bar and Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Brahma Bull Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brahma Bull Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brahma Bull Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brahma Bull Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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