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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 in LUTZ has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 8 reports on file

25628 SR 56, LUTZ 33559

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Visit ID: 13670386

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4: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**
  • 53A-03-7: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-04-6: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**

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13590889

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Manager put back in dish. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make line 3rd from left unit keeps kicking on and off and not holding proper temperature Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line Warning
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 05-05-4: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
  • 53A-03-7: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-04-6: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

12/8/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10931111

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled and grease buildup
  • 13-04-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under equipments in cook line
  • 12A-07-5: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**
  • 22-02-4: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.

5/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10760433

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door unable to fully close on its own

1/15/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8779274

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 10-06-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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

5/31/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8591002

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 8 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer line kept detaching from dispenser Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed dishwasher drinking from open cup Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain on cook line Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cakes in beer walk in cooler Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese sauce in standing water temping at 78f. Manager drained water and started running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Chlorine line disconnected and dishes tested at 10ppm Warning

5/31/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8685028

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4: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**
  • 14-17-4: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**

1/12/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8378014

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall under dish machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled in bar area
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In prep area near walk in cooler