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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596

25628 SR 56 · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8591002
DBPR license6113534

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

High 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**

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Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning**

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#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – 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**

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#3Basic12B-12-5

Basic – 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**

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#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Left side of dish machine drain board where clean dishes come out has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

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#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled **Warning**

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#6Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain on cook line **Warning**

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#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cakes in beer walk in cooler **Warning**

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#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.