Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
540 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853Beef 'O' Brady's in Lake Wales has accumulated 330 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for rodent activity. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage are the facility's most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: February 8, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales: Emergency Closure History (2)
Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021008426 | $400.00 | Jan 28, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021010736 | $400.00 | Feb 8, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 10 inspections54 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales last shut down?
- Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales was last shut down on February 8, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales had?
- Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales find?
- Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- Yes, Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales been fined?
- Beef 'o' Brady's in Lake Wales has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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