Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 460

3800 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3321991
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341244
DBPR license6216066

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 25, 2023 2:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 26, 2023 9:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented 6Lbs 14oz Black beans cans.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 flies in bar area landing on open liquor bottle pour spouts. 50 flies on baseboard seal to entrance of kitchen. 50 flies landing on ladder and roof access from attic entrance in ceiling near kitchen line. 10 Flies in Kitchen Prep area on ceiling. 1 fly landing on dry storage shelf in kitchen 2 flies on employee bathroom entrance in kitchen 3 flies on beer bottle opener behind bar 1 fly on light in take out are of kitchen. 2 flies near back door in kitchen not landing 1 fly on wall in bathroom hallway **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to food on racks near prep area. Manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottle opener in rear of bar area soiled. Soda nozzle near kitchen line soiled with mold-like substance.

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar area used for dumping purposes.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented 6Lbs 14oz Black beans cans stored with food to be sold to the public.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on rack near prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.