Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater
Last inspected:
27001 Us Hwy 19 N Ste 1160, Clearwater, FL 33761BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Clearwater has accumulated 167 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. In late August 2022, inspectors documented 16 violations with 5 high-priority findings and recommended an administrative complaint, followed by successful compliance callbacks. Top violations include consumer advisory citations, employee health reporting issues, and food contact surface deficiencies. The facility has maintained compliance in recent inspections through December 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater last inspected?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater had?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater find?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 521 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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