Lake Wales, Polk County

BEEF 'O' BRADY'S

540 W CENTRAL AVE, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jan 26, 2026
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
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.

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 24324712

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 24324713

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Scoop Handle touching chips on prep station, operator with gloves removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24324710

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. Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar)Portion Skinless- in walk in cooler, operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24324711

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food (Chilis) next to the can opener on prep station and cellphone on prep area cook line next to the rice warmer, employees removed items.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24324709

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24324714

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24115158

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar, operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24115159

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleanser spray bottle in hand washing sink, employee removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24115155

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area Bar area Kitchen area

12B-07-4

Detail 24115154

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of No5, employee removed from the table. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24115157

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer to the right of the door. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24115156

Basic - Interior of microwave cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave during inspection Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24115160

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lidRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-03-4

Detail 23586821

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the two cooks on cook line. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23586823

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23586826

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

38-01-4

Detail 23586825

Basic - Light shield missing on lights in kitchen by three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 23586824

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23586822

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Operator removed water and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23119800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Dairy (47F - Hot Holding) Rechecked at 2:55 pm 43F cold holding for both food items. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23119801

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Office area, storage area, and some throughout the kitchen

33-16-4

Detail 23119799

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23119798

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22632559

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08B-38-4

Detail 22632557

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor behind office door. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22632558

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line Operator cleaned and sanitized area with soap,water and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 22406506

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room by front entrance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22406509

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.

33-16-4

Detail 22406508

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Due to overflow. closed dumpster lid . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22406507

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage. Removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22003411

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes 56F cold holding at reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22003415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 56F cold holding at reach in.

22-20-5

Detail 22003408

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator wash, rinsed, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22003413

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the dining area by right side front entrance.

14-09-4

Detail 22003416

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 22003414

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By grill.

08B-38-4

Detail 22003412

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar on the floor by dry storage. Manager picked it up. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22003417

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22003409

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor by walk-in cooler. Manager picked up off the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22003410

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-17-4

Detail 21737979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21737977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Various ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled Floor behind cooking equipment on cooks line Wall heavy dust in servers prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21737981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler cooks line next to flat top grill. Multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezer with broken gaskets. Cracked container holding cut tomatoes on cooks line. Insulation exposed on reach in cooler door on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21737978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21737980

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Cove molding tiles broken near mop area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 21

01B-01-4

Detail 21595414

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented sauerkraut can Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21595406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding rice 71F on cooks line. Employee placed in microwave to reheat and retemped at 167F Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21595413

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baskets stored in bar hand wash sink. Employee removed baskets Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21595411

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21595417

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

14-17-4

Detail 21595423

Basic - Both Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21595419

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelf under prep tables soiled with old food debris. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Door frame and gasket of walk in cooler soiled Gaskets of reach in coolers, reach in freezer on cooks line soiled Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21595412

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Various ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled Floor behind cooking equipment on cooks line Wall heavy dust in servers prep area Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21595410

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented sauerkraut can Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21595407

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler condenser. Manager discarded and clean and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21595421

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line no lid no straw. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21595405

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above prep shelf and under shelf next to clean equipment Manager removed items Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21595416

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler cooks line next to flat top grill. Multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezer with broken gaskets. Cracked container holding cut tomatoes on cooks line. Insulation exposed on reach in cooler door on cooks line. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21595408

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

36-22-4

Detail 21595409

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21595424

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Cove molding tiles broken near mop area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21595420

Basic - Food stored on floor. Loaf of bread on floor in walk in freezer. Employee picked item up placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-42-4

Detail 21595404

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above flat top grill missing two filters Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21595415

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21595418

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink currently not working un able to drain. Mop Sink filled with standing dirty water. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21595422

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in prep area slow draining Mop sink not draining Warning

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20954429

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee using cell phone change gloves without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 20954427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp behind cooked chicken in reachin cooler. manager moved raw shrimp Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20954424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Dicer

31A-11-4

Detail 20954430

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. No pans in hand washing sink in bar area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20954425

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cuban sandwiches in walk-in cooler

36-37-5

Detail 20954428

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. kitchen area.

29-49-6

Detail 20954426

Basic - Standing water in bottom of mop sink and under 3-compartment sink.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 20621712

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20621713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20621711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on left side of wall next to three compartment sink at rear of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20621714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table reach in cooler gasket torn next to oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20621709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20621710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in sole walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20616512

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken at 58°, Shrimp at 60°, Raw Tenders 63°. Operator confirmed food had been held over night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Shrimp 61°F, chicken tenders 51F and chicken 60°F Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20616510

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20616514

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20616509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20616513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on left side of wall next to three compartment sink at rear of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20616511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table reach in cooler gasket torn next to oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20616516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

12B-13-4

Detail 20616508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in walk in freezer stored above island oasis pina colada Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Observed employee drink in walk in freezer stored above island oasis pina colada Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20616507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in sole walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20616515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry seasonings over make table in food preparation area not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Observed dry seasonings over make table in food preparation area not labeled Time Extended

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 19

35A-05-4

Detail 20611458

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches on pad under dump sink at front bar of restaurant Operator removed when prompted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20611451

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken at 58°, Shrimp at 60°, Raw Tenders 63°. Operator confirmed food had been held over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20611448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken at 58°, Shrimp at 60°, Raw Tenders 63°. Operator confirmed food had been held over night. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20611453

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20611441

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20611447

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling in kitchen Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20611457

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on left side of wall next to three compartment sink at rear of restaurant Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20611452

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on pad. Operator discarded roach traps. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20611445

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a watch on. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20611443

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table reach in cooler gasket torn next to oven. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20611450

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-13-4

Detail 20611446

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1/2 insert pan melded on bottom observed in dry storage area Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20611456

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Hand Washing Sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20611442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20611440

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dry storage above food preparation across from cook line. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20611444

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in walk in freezer stored above island oasis pina colada Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20611455

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in sole walk in cooler Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20611449

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop sink area Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20611454

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry seasonings over make table in food preparation area not labeled. Warning