BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR
18200 SW 147 AVE A9-A12
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed ribs and rice inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees working without hair restraints. Operator provided caps. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the preparation tables at the front line. Employee removed the knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream spoon stored in standing water at 78°F by the preparation table. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead fly inside container with pineapple in the pizza station. Employee discarded it.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink located by the dishwasher. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal brush inside oil. Operator discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed pasta not date marked inside the walk in cooler. As per operator it was cooked Sunday.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler / freezer not covered Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 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. Observed food stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under white cutting board at the bar at the front. Employee removed it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed towel under white cutting board at the preparation area in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sweet potatoes and potatoes inside the walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed potatoes and breaded steak inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
- 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. Observed multiple food stored in the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food were cooked 2 days ago. Employee date marked the food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed food inside the walk in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.observed at bar at the front. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the door handle of the warmer. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under white cutting board at the bar at the front. Employee removed it. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sweet potatoes and potatoes inside the walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche not identify in the menu. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed 4 employees working at the time of the inspection. Manager arrived during the inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed multiple food stored in the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food were cooked 2 days ago. Employee date marked the food. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).