BEEF 'O' BRADY'S PALMA CEIA

Name: BEEF 'O' BRADY'S PALMA CEIA
Address: 2819 S MACDILL AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33629, US
Rating: 11.3

2819 S MACDILL AVE, TAMPA, FL 33629

License #3909861

11.3 Grade F / 100

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October 7, 2026 · 15 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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BEEF 'O' BRADY'S PALMA CEIA in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 11.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 92 total violations — 20 critical, 10 major, 62 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on drying rack near ware washing area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Big ice machine in kitchen has black mold like substance. Discussed with operator.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Front line reach in cooler has containers with broken plastic lids. Discussed with operator.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat in sanitizer bucket tested at 500 ppm. Discussed with operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Larger prep reach in cooler in kitchen. Butter 52F, White shredded cheese 52. Smaller prep reach in cooler in kitchen. cut tomatoes 53F held too high in cooler. Operator stated that these items were in the reach in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has food debris buildup. Discussed with operator.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Larger prep reach in cooler in kitchen. Butter 52F, White shredded cheese 52. Smaller prep reach in cooler in kitchen. cut tomatoes 53F held too high in cooler. Operator stated that these items were in the reach in cooler since yesterday.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with operator.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in ware washing area. Discussed with operator.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Ceiling is drooping down in kitchen
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind equipment in kitchen has debris. Discussed with operator.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall behind 2 compartment sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom has no hand wash sign. Discussed with operator.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs vac breaker on splitter. Operator had one and installed it.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath grill.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Underside of lid in small reach in cooler next to fryer has exposed installation.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to fryer has buildup of old food debris. Owner cleaned out reach in cooler.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 fly underneath reach in cooler by fryer station.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding) corn beef (58F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding) corn beef (58F - Cold Holding)
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Rotten chicken breast stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table across from spice rack.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to fryer are torn and soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of grill.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves housing clean dishes have broken edges.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath 3 compartment sink.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on reach in cooler next to grill has exposed underside.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler across from grill.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing in food preparation sink without running water.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked pork inside reach in cooler on speed cart.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 45F. Cooked beef 58F. Cooked chicken 47F.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45F. Cooked beef 58F. Cooked chicken 47F.
[11-27-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ewa Philips. Travis Sostillio. Nancy N.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken on speed cart that has thawed has no date markings.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef,chicken, inside reach in cooler across from grill held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.