LA BRASA GRILL
2320 SW 87 AVE, MIAMI 33165
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor solid.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a large container with cooked beans stored on the floor at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
24
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at shelves near 3 sink compartment.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between equipment at reach in cooler in front of rotisserie oven. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding near prep sink in kitchen.
- 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 cellular phone on prep table across from cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting near 3 sink compartment. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in front of walk in freezer. Employee removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed scoop handle touching black beans in container stored in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored above prep table across from 3 sink compartment.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed raw beef and raw chicken not frozen solid in Walk in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near walk in freezer soiled with grease and old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook prep raw fish and then changed gloves and touched single service deli paper. Manager coached employee on proper hand wash procedures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning pots and skewers at 3 sink compartment without sanitizing.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler cover by non food grade bags.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in reach in cooler near rotisserie oven. Employee removed eggs and placed them under the vegetables. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice with veg (47 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with veg (47 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding). At reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager having no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer. Manager was coached on how to calibrate thermometer. Corrected On-Site
- 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 and the establishment offers raw fish. Printed and provided Manager consumer advisory and she posted on wall at front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed two cooking pots unable to fit inside 3 compartment sink for proper sanitizing. Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device not labeled and manager unaware of service date.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl store inside of container of cooked rice at steam table. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs storage area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink and money stored on cutting board. Employee removed item and took item to wash and rinse and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor near cook line. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor near walk in cooler. Employee took products to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed scoop handle touching beans inside container at steam table. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly control device stored over flour at dry storage area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reaching cooler and cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups store on the floor at upstairs storage area. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Located at the ware washing area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of mix seafood and raw beef and cooked pork thawing at room temperature near walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper thawing procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed burner with pot of beans stored near hand sink at ware washing area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and cook line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on procedure. Employee removed gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken and touch the seasoning container. Coached employee on hand washing procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. As per manager product was taken to thaw on the previous night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. As per manager product was taken to thaw on the previous night. Observed chicken (48F-56 - Cold Holding) at room temperature near walk in cooler. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employees placed items inside walk in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of bleach over flour and salt at dry storage area.
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup and spoon stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. 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 container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on previous day.
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 2 cooking pots larger than the compartments at 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).