LA BRASA GRILL

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scrambled eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 AM. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority

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 beef stored above fish in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority

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 scrambled eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 AM. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside the walk-in cooler.

Basic

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the walk-in cooler and by the three confirming area.

Basic

In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

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 scoop handle inside the salt. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic

Stored food not covered.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn inside the reach in freezer not covered.

Basic

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.

Basic

No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 employees at the time of the inspection.

Intermediate

Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by the stairs to the second level. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

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. Observe food handler training expired for some employees Crystal Tapia, Veronica C and Valentin Perez.on 8/2926-9/2026.

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. Observe food handler training expired for some employees Crystal Tapia, Veronica C and Valentin Perez.on 8/2926-9/2026.

Intermediate

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Equipment in poor repair.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door gasket torn.

Basic