BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596
25628 SR 56 · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager started setting up three compartment to sanitize dishes. **Warning**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 3
05-05-4Intermediate – 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-03-7Intermediate – 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-04-6Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans in storage. Manager put back in dish. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Make line 3rd from left unit keeps kicking on and off and not holding proper temperature **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.