LA BRASA OF PLANTATION
South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Styrofoam bowl used as scoop inside container of ceviche. Operator removed.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in multi locations of main kitchen.
- 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 Raw beef stored over ready to eat French fries items not all commercially packaged in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 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 Tuna salad (55F-cold holding); per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items it of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna salad (55F-cold holding); per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items it of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink used for storage area, completely covered with tinfoil not accessible to employees. Operator removed all items for proper use. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior surface of ice machine accumulation mold-like substance
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage ceiling tiles located by walk in freezer. 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 back pack on shelf next to a case of bottle water. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 boxes of golden cola on the floor outside walk on freezer.
- 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 in flour containers the handle in contact with flour. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on three door true freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of sweat potatoes container of cook sausage,cook potatoes not covered in walk-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops wet nesting in mop buckets
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer 200+ chlorine. Employee discarded solution. Employee remade solution rechecked 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid ant and roach spray on the chemical shelf.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in a bucket of white sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish area with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 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 back pack on shelf stored next to bottles of water.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table used for ceviche.
- 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 handle of scoop in contact with salt. Operator removed and had scoop clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table used for ceviche soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of mashed beans and rice, beans and mashed potatoes. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen steaks in standing water at prep sink Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to the Rotisserie oven
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed three wet mops wet nesting in mop buckets.
- 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 raw pork loins over choros not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded ice in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Female restroom door open. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense corn.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true freezer gaskets in disrepairs.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked beans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on table. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on corn container. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on fan motor in walk-in cooler.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed standing water in handwash sink at male restroom draining very slowly.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken and steak thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator placed items underneath running water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at cookline soiled with accumulation of black substance.
- 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 cooked tamales and potatoes cooling at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in cooler from overnight. Items did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
- 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. Observed cooked tamales and potatoes cooling at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in cooler from overnight. Items did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in 6 hours
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked sausage in refrigerator drawers.
- 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 beef in refrigerator. Operator relocate chicken. 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 at 12:01 p.m. no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked at 10:00 a.m. on 11/26/2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).