BRISA DE ESPANA
8726 NW 26 ST #21-22
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several items rolling storage cart with soiled handles and tray slides.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a few at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 cell phone stored at front counter line on food contact shelve, employee relocated the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-23-4:Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Observed several items at drying rack so tables at dishwasher machine area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of clams stored on the floor at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serving aluminum trays stored on the floor at dry storage area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature still frozen at prep table, chef relocated it to walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled soiled wall at preparation area over small reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed towel stored out of sanitizer bucket at cook line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter changing gloves at not washing hands, employee relocated the was coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped cheese stored in same tray as wrapped raw whole fish, chef relocated the cheers to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored at front counter handwashing sink by slicing machine.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed several items at handwashing sink next to employees bathroom entrance. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance like mold at ice machine/bin at front counter area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks nor longer cleanable at preparation table across from cooking line.
- 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 cell phones stored on kitchen table. Staff removed the phones. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of olive oil in plastic containers stored on the floor at 2nd floor dry storage area. Staff was instructed to removed item from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking in cooler fan covers dusted. Observed dusted cover fan grill at table next to 3 compartment sink. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler pastries area.
- 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 chicken stored over raw salmon at walk in cooler 2nd floor, staff relocated the salmon to another rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil ( as per chef for less than two hours) (78F - Cold Holding) at kitchen table. Chef moved product into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at preparation table kitchen area. Staff washed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at handwashing sink next to employees bathroom. Staff provided a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At time of callback inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter serving line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed ice scoop properly stored. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: scoop handle in contact with ice **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 located throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. At time of callback inspection on 07/08/24 was informed by operator that OPQ was contacted and all documents were provided to operator. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **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. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above fries **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 not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).