BEEF'O'BRADY'S
530 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 live roaches of multiple life cycle stages in dry storage area of establishment beside walk-in cooler on shelving containing packages of sugar, spices and single service items. Observed 9 live roaches under shelving in same room where unpackaged single service items are stored. Observed 7 live roaches under 3 bay sink at warewash area. Observed 5 live roaches behind 5 gallon bucket in corner at prep sink area. EOS approved per Cindy Ross at 4:37 PM. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed heavy black specs of roach droppings on wall and on all shelves at dry storage area at walk-in cooler area where spices and sugar and sauces are stored. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth on drop guard of ice machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches trapped in grease at used grease containment at end of hall beside back door. **Warning**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink. **Warning**
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system in use and no filters in place. Hood system must be on working order if fryers and other cooking equipment which release grease laden vapors are turned on. Hood over line of fryers (5 fryers) turned on and in use with no filters in place. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris buildup behind equipment and on shelving at breading station. On floor under cookline and at corners of floor heavy blackened debris and old food debris observed **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the floor around grease receptacle located inside establishment at back door. Observed grease overflow empties on to floor. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed water damaged area of stack of take out boxes in dry storage area. Manager discarded affected items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm after approximately 30 minutes standing. Observed Quaternary ammonia dispenser attached and dispensed through hot water tap. Found at 108F. Directions on quaternary dispenser suggest 68F to 75F water be used. Hot water causes the sanitizer to dissipate into the air leaving the solution. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:32 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.