BEEF O' BRADY'S VERANDAH
Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Operator pulled items from walk-in and iced table until service can come for repairs. Ambient temperature 50F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Per Operator, reach in cooler was low on Freon and was serviced. Ambient temperature is 46F. Items held in table restocked an hour ago per Operator. Raw ground beef 46F, Cut leafy greens 50F, shredded cheese 48F. Operator is swapping out product with items in walk in cooler and is icing items down for dinner. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Operator pulled items from walk-in and iced table until service can come for repairs. Ambient temperature 50F. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line across from fryers. Operator showed a work order placed for plumber to repair. There is another hand washing sink on the other end of cooks line by prep table. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged and cracked gaskets at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under shelves in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin working with food, no hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temperatures at salad reach in cooler and make table reach in cooler on cook's line. Raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items put in units for lunch rush less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator iced all items above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line across from fryers. Refilled soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid end of three compartment sink. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line across from fryers. Operator showed a work order placed for plumber to repair. There is another hand washing sink on the other end of cooks line by prep table. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as scoop in sour cream. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee place raw beef on flat top wearing gloves, use clean utensils then build a beef taco wearing same gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin in kitchen area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ashtray in hand washing sink in outside bar hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dishwasher and fan covers in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic food storage containers on shelf in prep area outside walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler and a case of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryers on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler at wing station covered with buff flour.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on floor on cook's line. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster missing waste line at outside bar. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung up sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand washing sink in prep area. Employee removed pan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda machine in server station. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid behind outside bar. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter dated 1/19 attached to coffee machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dishwasher with buildup of dust. Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler with buildup of dust.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on cook's line under prep table with steam table, next to ready to eat tortilla chips. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of diced potatoes stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed buildup of grease on and around grease receptacle outside back door.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife between equipment on cook's line. Operator had employee remove knife and get clean knife to store on clean counter. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by outside bar. Repeat Violation
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster at outside bar missing waste line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with a black mold like substance inside interior next to dishwasher.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand washing sink at inside bar. Operator removed bucket from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).