BRAZIL AT YOUR DOOR
2344 NE 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dessert prep area back storage. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen and ware washing area. Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans and pots stored near hand sink exposed to splash at kitchen by three compartment sink. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers and clean plates stored not inverted at kitchen dry rack. Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table near steamer. Employee removed. 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. Observed employee with headphones in the neck while preparing food. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. Warning
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bags of rice,flour bags,yuca flour, dry bean bags stored inside bathroom. Toilet was removed from bathroom and make it a storage. Hand sink still connected and working. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at dry storage by office. Observed boxes of black beans stored on floor at dry storage by office. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by storage area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Prep storage table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of residues at dry storage area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS aluminum Togo containers not inverted across cook line. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle with cooking oil and squeeze bottle with water not labeled at prep table. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over chocolate cake at reach in freezer at storage area. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw picahna at reach in cooler storage area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at storage area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment convert one of the bathrooms as a preparation/ storage area. Observed preparation table and a mixer an according to operator they prepared desserts at this area. Observed at front counter hand sink added near ice machine, ice machine was at kitchen was moved to front counter area,not in plans added a hot box and dessert display at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at washing area.
- 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 employee phone on prep table across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle in contact with product inside flor container at prep area. Operator placed handle upwards.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood Filters Soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed resin in cooler interior soiled across storage shelves. Operator started to clean unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over acai mix inside reach in freezer. Observedraw shell eggs over fresh mozarrela inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator started to rearrange products.Corrected On-Site **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 tomato sauce, cooked beef, beef stew inside reach in cooler without date mark. s per operator for approximately 2 days. Operator started to date mark products. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls above dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cooking trays/pans stored on the floor next to grill at cook line. 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. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table across from cook line next to cutting board. Employee removed and sanitized area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area plastic gallons of cooking oil and sacks of onions stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep table at entrance of kitchen containers of chicken and packages of beef thawing at room temperature. Cook placed into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls above dish machine. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in standing reach in cooler of kitchen a plastic bin of white rice (71F - Cooling). As per cook rice has been cooling since the night before over 6 hours. Cook discarded rice. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in dry storage coolers raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed greens bundles. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in standing reach in cooler of kitchen a plastic bin of white rice (71F - Cooling). As per cook rice has been cooling since the night before over 6 hours. Cook discarded rice. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food handling employees Cristiano and Maria hired more than 60 days. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted in establishment or on menu for items that can be served under cooked such as the burgers and filet mignon. Provided operator with sign to post. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, sugar and potato stored on floor in dry food storage room. Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a case of orange, canned tomato sauce and canned mushrooms stored in employee restroom in dry food storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed food items (oil) stored on floor. **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 shell eggs stored over salsa and strawberries in rice in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed eggs stored over greens. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed no employee training available for employees hired more than 60 days. Cristiano and Maria. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, sugar and potato stored on floor in dry food storage room. Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a case of orange, canned tomato sauce and canned mushrooms stored in employee restroom in dry food storage room. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over salsa and strawberries in rice in kitchen. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yuca, cooked black bean and various cooked/prep food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as espresso/coffee service sink at front service counter. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Adla Cruz. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink in kitchen. Provided. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen and at front service counter. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).