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LA BRASA KENDALL

LA BRASA KENDALL located in MIAMI has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.2/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 60

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540228

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop rice at steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled in kitchen and prep areas. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 51F across from cook line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks across from cook line.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in front of rotisserie chicken oven
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive thru soda area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go boxes stored on floor in back prep area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across fat ceviche station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, chicken soup, raw calamari stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to cook line.
  • 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 tenders stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw steak then touched clean utensils and to go containers without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (57F - Cold Holding) on prep table in kitchen, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (64F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator opting to use time as public health control for rice. Repeat Violation
  • 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 garlic potatoes (122F-130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife holder soiled at triple sink.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator opting to use TPHC for cooked rice, no written procedures available. Operator printed and completed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913408

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of sauce in prep area. Operator removed cup. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under reach in freezer at cook line.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel stored under cutting board at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup and black beans stored not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing inside standing water in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (77F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator opting to use time as public health control moving forward.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand sink in back area. Operator removed scoop. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in back prep area.

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside container of salt in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in back dry storage area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water near cook line.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly trap on shelf with clean pans and containers near dish area. Operator removed fly trap. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf next to triple sink.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature inside prep sink near triple sink. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of onions inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. 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 container of sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice scoop stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen near triple sink. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back kitchen near triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the dining room, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 over raw beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442035

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout 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 cell phone stored on shelve above preparation table, located at back kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of fries stored on the walk in freezer floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed hood system, and filters soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Observed ice machine interior soiled, located near preparation table.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located near three compartment sink. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with oil, soy sauce, etc, with no labels, located at cooking line, and preparation area.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched raw meat with gloves on, and then touched single service items without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee removed items, and place them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic container with degreaser, stored near box of French fries at cooking line. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386954

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain nearby the mop sink.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cups, and drink containers on several prep tables throughout the establishment. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shelf above the flip-top reach in cooler in front of the cook line: employee cell phones, keys, and speakers stored on the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top reach in cooler by the walk in cooler: serving spoons and scoops stored in standing water 64F. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Operator discarded the water and placed clean utensils inside a clean pan without water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan covers.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout the kitchen, on the prep tables, cook line, and by the steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In front of the cook line: prescription medicine and a bottle of Pepto Bismol stored on a shelf above the flip-top reach in cooler with seasonings on the shelf and food for customers inside the flip-top reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Walk in cooler: cooked chicken wings (45-47F - Cooling). Date on the pans, 7/9, as per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler for 2 days.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: cooked chicken wings (45-47F - Cooling). Date on the pans, 7/9, as per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler for 2 days.
  • 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 roast potatoes stored on table by the cook line at 122 F. As per operator cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper method, hot holding temperature, and provided the temperature handout for Time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator reheat the potatoes at 167F . Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window by the prep table: oven cleaner stored by bottles of squeeze sauces. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handouts.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan with detergent and sponge inside the hand washing sink at the cooking line. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to prep area .
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The thermometer provided by the operator does not work.
  • 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.

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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(457 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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