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BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR

With 7 documented inspections, BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR in MIAMI has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

18200 SW 147 AVE A9-A12

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13547715

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf at storage area. Also observed clean food containers and cooking pot not inverted on shelves at dish area.
  • 06-09-1: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 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 12 raw thawed salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in freezer at pizza preparation area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage area. Manager placed product on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks on storage shelf above hand sink. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of raw breaded chicken uncovered at walk in freezer. Observed pizza crusts not covered at reach in freezer.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on shelf at expo area.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet when valve is closed at hand sink in front of cook line.
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face and then preparation, and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in non food grade bag at pizza preparation cooler.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Observed container of hydrogen peroxide stored above bread baskets at front line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese at walk in cooler. Also observed unwashed produce stored over cream sauce at walk in cooler. Provided safe food storage handout to manager via email. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked octopus at preparation cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 2 thawed raw salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryers. As per manager, since the previous day.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swai (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Manager removed excess product. Observed raw pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryers. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers drawers. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (131F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager stirred product to distribute heat. Final temperature, 135. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near ice machine at dry storage area blocked with boxes.

10/13/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10879768

Met Inspection Standards

8 high, 1 int, 13 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under steam table where oil and utensils are stored.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
  • 06-09-1: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 5 salmon, 3 dolphin, and 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys above reach in cooler across cook line.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in and reach in cooler.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed above stove.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour with no cover at cook line. Observed ham and fish croquettes with no cover inside reach in freezer.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed headache medicine stored on top of soda dispenser in kitchen. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed raw pork inside same container as cut tomato for salad in reach in across cook line. Operator discarded both. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in next to oven; pizza dough inside garbage bags.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork inside same container as cut tomato for salad in reach in across cook line. Operator discarded both. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken cutlets above beef and cheese in walk in freezer.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 salmon, 3 dolphin, and 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: fish broth (80F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed back on stove and reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 above wine bottles. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees with expired food handler training; 09-01-25. Observed Jorge, Nathaly, and Nelson.

4/21/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10759690

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

1/14/2025· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 4 int, 10 basic

  • 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.

5/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8464372

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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

11/16/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8464082

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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**

8/4/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8373272

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 7 basic

  • 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

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