Brian's Place
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Brian's Place, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Hernando Beach average 82, so Brian's Place trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The cutting board soiled with a mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on the menu not marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Thomas K., Dale H., Tiffany J., Franaco P., Stephanos D. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs of the door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
41
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door cooler in kitchen- raw shrimp over cheese, operator removed moved shrimp to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under parsley, operator removed, put deli paper in place **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cut limes with bare hands, discussed with manager on duty, bartender washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other side of door, coolers moved, ice bin, coffee and tea in what used to be storage room. Door added between bar and storage room. 3 compartment sink in bar moved to other wall . - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plans approved, need revisions. Ice bin, not correct location in bar, storage room / beverage room next to bar does not show ice bin, bag in box soda, storage racks. Hand wash sink in kitchen not in correct location, prep sink not on plans. Walk in cooler outside not on plans, small shed built outside with vertical freezer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Vertical freezer outside, all food moved to inside freezer **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Freezer enclosed, needs ceiling and walls, is not smooth and cleanable **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cut limes with bare hands, discussed with manager on duty, bartender washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other side of door, coolers moved, ice bin, coffee and tea in what used to be storage room. Door added between bar and storage room. 3 compartment sink in bar moved to other wall .
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All destroyed in hurricanes
53B-01-5
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 - Food stored outside. Vertical freezer outside, all food moved to inside freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flies in bar under sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff, has new books **Warning**
53B-13-5
67
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board at lift top on cook line stained
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tape on inside of vertical 2 door cooler in kitchen Rusted shelves in multiple coolers Duct tape on squirt bottles - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In both bathrooms Above dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread warmer Exterior of slicer Soda guns and holsters - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brian's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brian's Place on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brian's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brian's Place.
How does Brian's Place compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?
Brian's Place most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hernando Beach average of 82.
Has Brian's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brian's Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brian's Place 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 Brian's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brian's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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