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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. Chlorine line disconnected and dishes tested at 10ppm **Warning**
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer line kept detaching from dispenser **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed dishwasher drinking from open cup **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain on cook line **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cakes in beer walk in cooler **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese sauce in standing water temping at 78f. Manager drained water and started running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:12 PM.
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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.