BEEF 'O' BRADY'S

Food safety records indicate BEEF 'O' BRADY'S in LAKE WALES has 5 inspections with a 3.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

540 West Central Avenue
Florida, 33853
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893539

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area Bar area Kitchen area
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of No5, employee removed from the table. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer to the right of the door. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lidRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar, operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleanser spray bottle in hand washing sink, employee removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879990

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the two cooks on cook line. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing on lights in kitchen by three compartment sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Operator removed water and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778043

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Office area, storage area, and some throughout the kitchen
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Dairy (47F - Hot Holding) Rechecked at 2:55 pm 43F cold holding for both food items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539792

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor behind office door. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line Operator cleaned and sanitized area with soap,water and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376650

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room by front entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Due to overflow. closed dumpster lid . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage. Removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation