Beef O Bradys

1703 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266
American
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Beef O Bradys has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Beef O Bradys' 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind and next to sliced jalapeno in top reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cold holding shrimp 56F, chicken 53F in reach in cooler on cook line near walk in cooler. Operator removed to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken wings cooling in top of reach in cooler on cook line at 62F after 3 hours. Unit not working properly. Manager placed wings on sheet pan and into freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice in hand sink in wait station used for dump of drinks.
31A-11-4
52
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw ground beef, on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed moveable carts in kitchen area with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cups by microwave, one at the prep table in the kitchen on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors underneath equipment and prep tables in kitchen area on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area and dish area are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed one can of pizza sauce dented, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook change his gloves without washing hands, educate on importance, cook washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw ground beef, on the cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed one bottle with degreaser located on prep table next to spices, operators removed. Observed two stacks of pans next to, three gallons of eco lab pantastic in dish area, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed moveable carts in kitchen area with rusted shelves. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles in kitchen area next to dish area not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the gasket and fans in walk in cooler, are soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in wait staff area, tile in the corner is missing and replaced with cardboard, operator has a work order in to have replaced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cups by microwave, one at the prep table in the kitchen on the cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors underneath equipment and prep tables in kitchen area on cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of sugar and a bucket of sugar in wait staff area on the floor, operator moved and put on a shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off the handles of fryer baskets on the fryer, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in hall area next to bathrooms lights that are not shielded. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area and dish area are soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by the back door, and two wet mops in the mop sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bottles on the cook line not labeled, operator made some labels and corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with goatee no beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
95
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed marinara sauce (119F - Hot Holding). Not heating throughout evenly. Operator stirred to distribute heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored over oil containers. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty wipe cloth stored in handsink at wait station. Manager removed to dirty laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 3 Cooks with bracelets, 1 prep cook with watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with goatee no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Manager had employee clean area and invert. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea / coffee filters not covered at wait area. Manager put into covered storage box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Aug 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at wait staff area.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee/tea filters stored uncovered on open rack beside chemicals at wait area. Operator removed items to sealed bin.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go played stored interior up at waitstaff area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils stored on hanging rack over 3 bay sink. Observed debris splatter on utensils.
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall corner molding missing at kitchen beside slicer table and back door and at walk-in cooler; leaving wall open to water and debris.
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed Dumpster lid broken off and missing.
33-16-4
52
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holster with black slime inside gun and inside holster. Observed microwave interior soiled with old residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and old food debris under and behind cookline equipment. Observed black buildup on floor and in grout lines of tile in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filters with grease hanging and dripping from filter.
14-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around drink dispensing mechanism in wait station with black residue. Observed rack at fry station with buildup of flour debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at clean dish storage with old and partial labels still adhering to containers after washing. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black growth on wall and floor cove areas of wall at walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods on steam table not at 135F or hotter, mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding); cheese soup (130F - Hot Holding). Cook stirred foods and added water to table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Found at 0ppm corrected to 50ppm. Educated dishwasher on checking system daily.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Turkey (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding) Observed foods in large stainless reachin prep top cooler not at 41F. Some foods wrapped in plastic (sliced meats ) and tomatoes and shredded lettuce would benefit from plastic lids to maintain cold temperature throughout product. Lids added to promoat even temps. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two handsinks at bar one with empty bucket in basin second with used bar rag in basin.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at floor at back door heavy soil at this area at back door. Cove mounding missing in walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee food in ziploc stored in freezer with clean beer mugs employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris under and around all equipment in kitchen. Under shelving in walk-in cooler observed heavy debris build up at wall joint. No cove mounding.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook removed and sent through dishwash.
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed condiment cups and lids stored in dirty container and stored too close to garbage can as evidenced by old food debris splatter on container. At pass through window wait station area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls and utility lines behind cooking equipment at kitchen.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef O Bradys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef O Bradys on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef O Bradys?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beef O Bradys.

How does Beef O Bradys compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

Beef O Bradys most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.

Has Beef O Bradys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beef O Bradys have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beef O Bradys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Beef O Bradys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O Bradys is inspected around four times per year on average.