BRISAS DEL MAR MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL INC

360 Citrus Boulevard
Florida, 32159
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577985

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge used as salt applicator at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter behind ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530939

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead below oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge used as salt applicator at bar. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on top of ice machine. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on wall by handsink in warewash. -1 live on wall behind dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun at bar. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter behind ice machine. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524895

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524671

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live by chip warmer. -5 live under oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: -1 live above chip warmer. -1 live under stove top. -1 live on exterior of lowboy cooler. -1 live on wall above hot water heater. -1 live on prep table. -1 live on wall by employee bathroom. -2 live above dish machine. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. -1 live on wall by office door. -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: -1 live on ceiling by dry storage. -1 live on wall below dish machine. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522831

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Oven door broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -By employee bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under stovetop. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Tortillas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live by chip warmer. -5 live under oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: -1 live above chip warmer. -1 live under stove top. -1 live on exterior of lowboy cooler. -1 live on wall above hot water heater. -1 live on prep table. -1 live on wall by employee bathroom. -2 live above dish machine. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. -1 live on wall by office door. -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Tamales. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521888

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -4 under oven on cookline. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: -5 dead under stove top. -3 dead on shelf under prep table. -5 dead by dish machine. Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Oven door broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -By employee bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under stovetop. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Tortillas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live by chip warmer. -5 live under oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: -1 live above chip warmer. -1 live under stove top. -1 live on exterior of lowboy cooler. -1 live on wall above hot water heater. -1 live on prep table. -1 live on wall by employee bathroom. -2 live above dish machine. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Tamales. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466487

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -4 under oven on cookline. Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Oven door broken.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -By employee bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under stovetop.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Tortillas.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chicken.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live by chip warmer. -5 live under oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Tamales.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ice machine.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461737

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket. -Ice bucket chipped. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 110, currently has 158 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Under ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -By knives. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: TCS NSU.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchilada sauce 125f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: No food hot holding at time of callback.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387957

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Chicken scoop in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven door. -Walk in cooler door handle. Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At bar. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on top of dish machine. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Open beer over food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone stored on box of tortillas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Handsink not connected to wall by warewash. Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket. -Ice bucket chipped. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 110, currently has 158 seats. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain on cookline. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bucket of lettuce. -Cooking oil in dry storage. Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Tape on knife. -Sponge used as salt applicator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Beef tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. -Double door oven. -Standing water in lowboy cooler. -Microwave. Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of bulk containers. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Heavy In bathrooms. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Across from fryers. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Taco shells. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Dish area. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Under ice machine. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 small by prep area. -Approximately 50 small in dry storage. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -By knives. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. 0 ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw sausage over cut mushrooms. -Raw pork over sauce in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on cookline. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees walking in and out not changing gloves. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Shrimp 48f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchilada sauce 125f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Lowboy cooler. -Soda gun at bar. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa, Warning