La Brasa Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
35
Score
La Brasa Grill, located at 2320 Sw 87 Ave in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 35. This inspection identified 2 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor violations. Previous inspections for La Brasa Grill have also predominantly fallen into the high-risk category.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, items have been there for about two hours. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen spoon stored inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit for three compartment sink expired 09/24.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles at the reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at the dry rack area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage stored above prep table in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans at the dry rack shelves with water accumulation on the outer rim.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the cook line soiled. Operator mopped and broomed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall behind hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw steak being thawed at room temperature in the kitchen prep area. Operator placed item inside reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler located across cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
35
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean equipment and plate without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw steak and then touch clean plate and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (74F - Cold Holding) on shelf near dish area, as per operator for 2 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing on both hose bibbs at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop rice at steam table.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler across from cook line.
10-17-4
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 cup with handle stored inside container of rice with handle in contact with rice under prep table in back area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature in back prep area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen and steam table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for Cristian G 8/23/2024.
53A-03-7
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 employee training expired for Marcos G on 7/19/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above reach in cooler at cook line
36-34-5
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 scoops stored inside containers of salt and rice with handles in contact with products under prep table in back area.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table in back area.
02D-01-5
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook prep raw fish and then changed gloves and touched single service deli paper. Manager coached employee on proper hand wash procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning pots and skewers at 3 sink compartment without sanitizing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler cover by non food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in reach in cooler near rotisserie oven. Employee removed eggs and placed them under the vegetables. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice with veg (47 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with veg (47 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding). At reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device not labeled and manager unaware of service date.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager having no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer. Manager was coached on how to calibrate thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory and the establishment offers raw fish. Printed and provided Manager consumer advisory and she posted on wall at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed two cooking pots unable to fit inside 3 compartment sink for proper sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**
16-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at shelves near 3 sink compartment.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between equipment at reach in cooler in front of rotisserie oven. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding near prep sink in kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone on prep table across from cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting near 3 sink compartment. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in front of walk in freezer. Employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching black beans in container stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored above prep table across from 3 sink compartment.
35B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed raw beef and raw chicken not frozen solid in Walk in freezer.
03A-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near walk in freezer soiled with grease and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
12
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on procedure. Employee removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken and touch the seasoning container. Coached employee on hand washing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
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 raw beef (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. As per manager product was taken to thaw on the previous night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. As per manager product was taken to thaw on the previous night. Observed chicken (48F-56 - Cold Holding) at room temperature near walk in cooler. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employees placed items inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of bleach over flour and salt at dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup and spoon stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 2 cooking pots larger than the compartments at 3 compartment sink.
16-08-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl store inside of container of cooked rice at steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink and money stored on cutting board. Employee removed item and took item to wash and rinse and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor near cook line. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor near walk in cooler. Employee took products to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching beans inside container at steam table. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly control device stored over flour at dry storage area.
35B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reaching cooler and cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups store on the floor at upstairs storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Located at the ware washing area.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of mix seafood and raw beef and cooked pork thawing at room temperature near walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed burner with pot of beans stored near hand sink at ware washing area.
08B-54-4
15
Feb 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at back storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at walk in cooler.
29-11-4
86
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (115F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator placed order during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart with rice cooker stored in front of hand sink at kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator placed order during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ware washing and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from grill. Operator placed thermometer inside unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
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