Wauchula, Hardee County

BEEF'O'BRADY'S

530 S 6 AVE, Wauchula, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Wauchula
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24617464

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw steak over bread in the walk in cooler, employee moved the steak. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24617468

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of chemical grease express on a shelve next to bbq sauce, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24617466

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing back of kitchen near dish machine area.

24-08-4

Detail 24617461

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans with water in between on the shelve back in kitchen by food preparation table. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24617467

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in kitchen by soda dispenser machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 24617463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of wing sauce and two cases of pickles on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24617465

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 24617460

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light in the walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 24617462

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves that are rusted in the reach in cooler by cook line.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 24252667

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching a hamburger bun with bare hand contact during food preparation, employee discarded hamburger bun, washed hands and put gloves on. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24252674

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over a pan of diced green peppers and a pan of diced onions, operator moved steak to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24252666

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line grooved. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24252670

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24252671

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tub of pickles on the floor in the walk in cooler, employee picked up off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24252668

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on the prep table a knife in between equipment, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24252669

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food on the cook line.

33-11-4

Detail 24252673

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24252672

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods soiled with grease and in between fryers is soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23939710

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tenderized meat over fish and shrimp in the holding unit on the cook line, employee changed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23939716

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test strips, owner showed they have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23939713

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white guard in the ice machine with a black like substance on it.

14-01-5

Detail 23939717

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups in the Cole slaw and salsa, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23939719

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards in the kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 23939715

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of cups and pans are wet in between on shelves in the kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23939712

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on two reach in coolers in the kitchen. Observed reach in cooler missing part of the door in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23939711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler that are soiled and hoods. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23939718

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on some of the containers on the shelves.

29-08-4

Detail 23939714

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water by the 3-compartment sink that is not working.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-26-1

Detail 23730546

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 23730551

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-36-4

Detail 23730552

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile over the back door open.

36-34-5

Detail 23730547

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in kitchen rusting.

36-03-4

Detail 23730549

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed the cove tiles under the dish table broken and missing.

35B-01-4

Detail 23730550

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

05-09-4

Detail 23730548

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the 2 reach in coolers on the cook line without a thermometer inside for ambient temperature.

23-03-4

Detail 23730553

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease buildup. Observed the side of the fryers with a heavy grease buildup.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 23065172

High Priority - Employee washed hands and turned water off with clean hands. Operator was educated, and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23065170

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at dry rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23065176

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23065169

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.

16-21-4

Detail 23065174

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23065164

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23065173

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line. Operator will clean tonight. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23065165

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator has ordered replacement. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23065168

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One at ice machine. One at walk in cooler . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23065166

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on line on make table and stand up reach in freezer.

36-01-4

Detail 23065171

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. Operator has called two workers to come and deep clean. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 23065167

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at the bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-17-4

Detail 23065175

Basic - Plastic platters dried with a towel/cloth.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22766537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in steam table corn (131F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (128F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding); water on steam table at 131F operator stated foods restocked at less than 1.5 hours ago. All were reheated in microwave to 165F and steam table heat was increased to hold reheated foods at 135F or hotter.

13-05-4

Detail 22766542

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed waitstaff engaged in serving open foods , handling clean equipment and single service items , dipping ice, with long nails.

13-07-4

Detail 22766539

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Obse4ved cook on line with wrist band/ bracelet. Observed waitstaff engaged in handling open foods taking plates to tables and dipping ice with filigree / cut metal rings.

13-04-4

Detail 22766538

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks on cookline with no beard guards

33-29-4

Detail 22766540

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 22766541

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No working light in walk-in cooler.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 22547114

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22547122

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22547120

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22547116

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP fish labeled remove from package and thaw under refrigeration, sitting on counter thawing at room temperature in completely sealed packages. Product partially frozen. Operator removed from packaging and put in walk-in cooler to continue to thaw. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 22547117

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dry storage.

33-20-4

Detail 22547123

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground beside and under grease dumpster.

33-29-4

Detail 22547115

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22547124

Basic - Ice bucket/not inverted between uses. Manager corrected.

33-11-4

Detail 22547119

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-32-4

Detail 22547118

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed vegetable cardboard boxes from tomatoes reused to hold ready to eat bags of broccoli. Operator removed to plastic bins. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 22547121

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler.

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22299484

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22299487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 22299486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22299485

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 22298708

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 live roaches of multiple life cycle stages in dry storage area of establishment beside walk-in cooler on shelving containing packages of sugar, spices and single service items. Observed 9 live roaches under shelving in same room where unpackaged single service items are stored. Observed 7 live roaches under 3 bay sink at warewash area. Observed 5 live roaches behind 5 gallon bucket in corner at prep sink area. EOS approved per Cindy Ross at 4:37 PM. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22298709

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed heavy black specs of roach droppings on wall and on all shelves at dry storage area at walk-in cooler area where spices and sugar and sauces are stored. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22298706

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to outside mopsink hose Bibb and no vacuum breaker installed. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22298704

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth on drop guard of ice machine. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22298699

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed crumbs and food debris within handles and hinge areas of cooler doors throughout kitchen. Food debris buildup under Grill on top of drawer coolers at cookline. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22298700

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches trapped in grease at used grease containment at end of hall beside back door. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22298705

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at outdoor mop sink. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 22298698

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system in use and no filters in place. Hood system must be on working order if fryers and other cooking equipment which release grease laden vapors are turned on. Hood over line of fryers (5 fryers) turned on and in use with no filters in place. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22298703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris buildup behind equipment and on shelving at breading station. On floor under cookline and at corners of floor heavy blackened debris and old food debris observed Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22298702

Basic - Grease on the floor around grease receptacle located inside establishment at back door. Observed grease overflow empties on to floor. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22298701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Legs and exterior of prep tables at cookline have old blackened food debris on surfaces. Observed black debris accumulated on top of filter housing at drink station area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22298707

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed water damaged area of stack of take out boxes in dry storage area. Manager discarded affected items. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22298710

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm after approximately 30 minutes standing. Observed Quaternary ammonia dispenser attached and dispensed through hot water tap. Found at 108F. Directions on quaternary dispenser suggest 68F to 75F water be used. Hot water causes the sanitizer to dissipate into the air leaving the solution. Warning

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

27-16-4

Detail 21781390

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no cold water available at front bar handsink. Faucet broken Corrected by manager readjusting knobs. Water valve working after adjustment. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21781389

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 21781387

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager states new boards on order. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21781384

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease and debris along walls behind cookline and ice machine in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21781388

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed lower door gasket broken. Ice buildup.

10-17-4

Detail 21781385

Basic - In-use tongs stored under grilltop on dirty surface. Manager corrected by sending tongs to dishwash and placing new on sanitized surface of prep table. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21781386

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on table under grill.

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21583387

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened packages of raw chicken and fish over fries in reach in freezer.

03B-01-6

Detail 21583394

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (128F - Hot Holding); chili beef (115F - Hot Holding) Observed items on steam table not at 135F or hotter. Chili discarded. Soup stirred to reheat throughout to 165F added lid to maintain even temperature through when not in use. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21583391

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored with and pointed toward liquor bottles at bar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21583385

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager added vacuum breaker during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21583389

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two sinks unable to dispense, manager states that new dispensers are on order to arrive soon.Employees instructed to use other sinks. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21583390

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-24-5

Detail 21583392

Basic - Broken area or other damage to wall under sink at 3 bay. Manager states repairs are in process. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 21583393

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 21583388

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in beer keg cooler with water and slimy debris in bottom.

24-17-4

Detail 21583386

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed manager hand drying plates with towel.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21117330

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed heartburn medicine on top shelf of cooks line near food. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 21117333

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. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine sanitizer at approximately 0 ppm. Manager called for service. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21117331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris inside soda nozzle.

13-04-4

Detail 21117334

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line without beard guard.

13-03-4

Detail 21117327

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 cook without hair restraint engaged in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 21117326

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans on storage rack wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 21117328

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup under shelving on floor in Walkin Freezer

33-11-4

Detail 21117332

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed liquid leaking out of dumpster without a drain plug.

25-05-4

Detail 21117329

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam dinner plates in dry storage not inverted or protected. Manager corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21117325

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers on 2 coolers.

Oct 22, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-45-4

Detail 20609049

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap at dishwasher. Operator placed a back flow prevent or on hose. Corrected On-Site

03C-16-6

Detail 20609050

Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Operator ordered stickers to cover asterisk. Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 20609048

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-24-5

Detail 20609044

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at kitchen soda boxes.

31B-04-4

Detail 20609045

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at sink. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20609047

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed the item from service. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20609046

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at chicken cooler.