How many health inspections has BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 had?

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 ever been shut down?

No, BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596?

The most frequently cited violations at BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596

25628 SR 56, Lutz, FL 33559

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BJ'S RESTAURANT OPERATIONS COMPANY · License: SEA6113534

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 in Lutz, FL has 19 inspections on record with 76 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

76Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Inspection History (19)

May 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

May 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

May 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 29, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 had?: BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 ever been shut down?: No, BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596?: The most frequently cited violations at BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 596 are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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