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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 500

2514 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400376
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8531939
DBPR license7406957

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -bar **Warning**

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#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salmon and shrimp 45f employee placed bags of ice on top -Reach in cooler across from stove Meat balls ,cut cabbage,corn -45to 52f, per manager check temperature this morning and was below 41f,less than 4 hours. Per manager has called tech. Added more ice bags **Warning**

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#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice 119f manager reheating **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease build up on pizza trays **Warning**

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#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

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#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -some employees **Warning**

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#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount of mold like substance area area that ice dispenses **Warning**

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#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Gatorade **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -hood over dish machine rusted and pieces of rust falling on to top of dishmachine **Warning**

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#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Cookline **Warning**

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#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -cookline **Warning**

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#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area **Warning**

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#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -caulking on shield for Cookline handsink has mold like substance -Grease buildup on stove -Grease building up on pipes at cookline -grease build up under salamander abov top and grill **Warning**

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#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler **Warning**

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#11Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain corner of wall by dishmachine and under 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ware washing area **Warning**

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#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -top of dishmachine **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.