LA BRASA ROTISSERIE & GRILL
3401 North Hiatus Road
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
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. Ice bucket hanging by ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on front counter but cash registers. Employee moved container to shelf below register. Corrected On-Site
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash on ground around dumpster.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline fliptop lower cooler, container of portioned raw steak above container of portioned rice. Employee rearranged items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under front counter. Employee marked as degreaser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above triple sink with build up of dust
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum food containers not stored inverted on top shelf in back storage area Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kitchen flip top; diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed items overfilled. Operator moved to RIC for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink set up with wash set up in middle sink next to sanitizer sink. Employee drained sinks, cleaned, and set up correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose gasket around top of cooler door at cook line fliptop unit. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under cutting boards at cook line and back prep table. Employees removed cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line fliptop lower cooler, container of washed whole head romaine lettuce with leaves overhanging in direct contact with raw meat in adjacent container of raw steaks. Employee discarded lettuce and replaced with new away from raw foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cutting board next to cook line fliptop unit, rice (73F - Cold Holding). Rice under no time or temperature control. Per employee rice prepared and cooled night before and out of cooler 3 hrs. Employee moved rice down to reach in cooler to rechill to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at cookline ambient temperature at 47F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: At the time of callback inspection, flip the cooler at cookline temps at 48°F. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer items to another unit on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: At the time of callback inspection, shrimp temps at 48°, pork 48° and chicken 49°. See stop sale. . Per operator, all items placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. All items transfer to walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at work station. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking cup stored on ice bid cover at drinks fountain. Operator removed and stored properly.
- 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 watch and wallet stored on food storage shelf above prep table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Wash solution set up in middle compartment. No sanitizer solution set up during the operation of the 3 compartment sink. Advice operator to setup wash, rinse and sanitizer in respectable order. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at cookline ambient temperature at 47°F. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed ice scoop with handle stored in ice bin.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep area. Operator placed ice pack on item and placed in flip top cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not identified by common. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish and raw pork stored over chocolate cakes in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate cakes Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch raw beef and fish and then touch clean utensils and takeout containers without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer items to another unit on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 precooked chicken hot held at 109°F in kitchen. Per operator, chicken transfer from oven 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 171°F. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Employees training with National Registry dated 04/21/2018-8/20/2021.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup underneath and behind compressor in walk-in 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 containers of salt and chicken seasoning scoop handle in contact with products. Observed on top of flip top cooler in prep area containers of salt and msg scoop handle in contact with salt and msg. Operator removed clean and sanitized scoops Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash located front counter hand sink.
- 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 salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution in excess of 200 Ppm. Operator discarded liquid made new solution rechecked 50 Ppm 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. Emailed operator procedures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose from proguard dispensing machine being stored in hand washing sink located by dish machine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled.operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).