BRASA Y SAZON
1618 W 68 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33014
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (13)
- 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over uncovered cooked beans and plantain soup in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia defrosted in ROP package. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed plantain soup (55/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (90F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed plantain soup (55/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork belly, in reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 06-09-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia defrosted in ROP package. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-34-4
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic - Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed plantain soup (55/55F - Cooling) stored in deep container, was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.