BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 557
8103 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on cook-line not inverted Spoons on expo station not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut Board in prep area have cut marks. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Expo employee wearing bracelets Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting bar glasses and at dish storage area bar. Operator removed items for rewash. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lowboy on cookline
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil next to hand wash sink on cookline Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in on walk-in freezer door.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning on exhaust hood on cookline Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination spoons on expo station. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee on expo station touching clean spoons without washing hands. Chef coached employee to wash hands and use gloves Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cookline Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cookline Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and tongs not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut Board in prep area have cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over microwave. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pizza trays broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer has ice build up. Walk-in freezer has ice build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table by reach in cooler missing thermometer. Temporary thermostat placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on prep units drawers and doors soiled throughout the establishment. Side of grill has build up. Food and debris under fryer. Vent over ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids at bar not inverted - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dropped raw burger with gloved hands did not wash hands prior to touching clean drawer. Employee washed hands and changed gloves and sanitizer draw handle. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards has black marks Soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Can opener soiled. Beverage nozzles at expo soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and tongs not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut Board in prep area have cut marks.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pizza trays broken.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer has ice build up. Walk-in freezer has ice build up.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table by reach in cooler missing thermometer. Temporary thermostat placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on prep units drawers and doors soiled throughout the establishment. Side of grill has build up. Food and debris under fryer. Vent over ice machine soiled.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe broken under dishwasher Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids at bar not inverted
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater not free flowing through floor drains located underneath pre-rinse and dishwashing causing solid water on to floor. Operator use wet vac, drain is now free flowing Dishwasher dispensing waste water on floor due to broken pipe. Warning Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dropped raw burger with gloved hands did not wash hands prior to touching clean drawer. Employee washed hands and changed gloves and sanitizer draw handle. 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 Per operator less than 4 hours, operator reheated. beans (131F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards has black marks Soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Can opener soiled. Beverage nozzles at expo soiled
- 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.
- 53B-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice bin at server area - ice machine
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of single service utensils on the floor in upstairs area
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm. Primed, rechecked at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3 small flies in bar
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken breasts, 47F, fry prep cooler less than 2 hours. Corrective action: product iced - pasta, 44-47F, low boy less than 4 hours; corrective action taken: product discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging in between equipment at prep
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line. Inside of reach in coolers
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar .
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings and meatballs cooled from previous day on sheet rack. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Rice 47F Removed and placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).