Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz
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25628 Sr 56, Lutz, FL 33559BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz has been inspected 20 times since January 2022, recording 82 total violations at an average of 4.1 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 11 of the last 8 inspections reviewed, including recurring citations for shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing facilities, and chemical storage. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone in the prep area on January 12, 2024. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 identified 6 high-priority violations including shell stock requirements, chemical storage, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, and parasite destruction, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz last inspected?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz had?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz find?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 596 in Lutz has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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