BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 530
8888 SW 136 ST STE 350, MIAMI 33176
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. Operator cleaned floor Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout cook line Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered ice cream. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training expired for Andrew N and Jerome P.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed kitchen dish machine exterior soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area soiled air vents.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. Observed sides of cooking equipment on cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in ice cream freezer ice cream not covered, operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in kitchen area .
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Employee put container Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks no covered. Employee put lids Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen areas.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, located throughout kitchen areas.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in plastic bucket with water at 67F, located at cooking line. Employee discarded water, and placed utensils in the dishwasher machine. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Standing Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 118F - Hot Holding); marinara (122F - Hot Holding). As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee placed inside the oven for reheating. Second temperature cooked chicken (167F - Reheating); marinara sauce (168F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep area reach in cooler running at 68F
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the equipment in the kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in reaching freezer no covered located in the expo area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Chef coached employee, and employee washed hands.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 flies landing and resting on top of clean forks,spoons, containers to go, located in the expo area inside the kitchen also one fly resting on top of the dishwasher machine , observed approximately 10 flies in the bar area located in the lobby. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked chicken sausage (48F - Cold Holding) cooked yesterday at 8:30 pm Raw Beef (49 F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler since Friday, reach cooler: cut tomatoes, chicken sausage, and garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding); stored in kitchen line reach in cooler stored overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yesterday at 8:00 pm, cooked chicken sausage (48F - Cold Holding) cooked yesterday at 8:30 pm Raw Beef (49 F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler since Friday, reach cooler: cut tomatoes, chicken sausage, and garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding); stored in kitchen line reach in cooler stored overnight.
- 11-26-1: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).