BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 542
15022 MAX LEGGETT PKWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator had dishwasher start sanitizing in triple sink. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At bar, employee placed dirty dishes in bus tub, handled customer drink glass, making fresh drink in glass, no handwash after handling dirty dishes.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table by ice machine, bottle of degreaser stored on table with tortilla strips. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, on lower shelf, dicer block has food debris. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator stated he was just promoted to manager, no Certified Food Manager present with 15 employee food handlers present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station handwash sink, no paper towels
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At frying station handwash sink, no soap. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In prep area on clean dish shelves, multiple plastic containers stacked before air drying. Operator moved some to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, under counter reach-in cooler drawers at flattop in disrepair. Operator stated they have a work order placed for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwash sink, no sign.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.