La Brasa Pines
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
50
Score
La Brasa Pines appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting La Brasa Pines on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
15
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on new gloves after adjusting apron without washing hands first. Reviewed with manager and employees proper procedures - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line fliptop lower cooler, container raw prepped steaks above container raw fish. Employees rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. In front counter DESSERT COOLER - house flan (47F - Cold Holding); house mousse (48F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today and in unit 3 days per manager.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter DESSERT COOLER - house flan (47F - Cold Holding); house mousse (48F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today and in unit 3 days per manager. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water in hand sink by front counter entrance. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
50
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed at callback inspection same. No certified manager on site. Person in charge - Camila Cerezo-Soto **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at left side cook line flip top cooler in poor repair - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Two employees expired within last 2 months. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. In walk in freezer, containers of raw prepped chicken on top shelf above open cases of raw shrimp. Employee began to rearrange shelves to properly separate. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets in prep kitchen reading over 200ppm chlorine. Employees remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, open cases of raw shell eggs on shelf above containers of cooked rice. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Open bags of foil to go containers not inverted on shelf in back prep area. Employee inverted all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of salt and oil by ceviche fliptop not labeled. Manager added labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep kitchen wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
50
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0 ppm after multiple attempts. Employee set up sanitizer sink to sanitize all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter DESSERT CASE - commercial flan (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today. Received on 9-9. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On prep table in back kitchen area, under no temperature controls, fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepared on 9-10 and on table 30 minutes. Employee returned oil to reach in cooler to rechill. 2) At front counter DESSERT CASE - commercial flan (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today. Received on 9-9. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at entrance to front counter blocked by sanitizer bucket in sink. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front service station by restaurant entrance. Manager labeled as table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump operating as intended - no chemical sanitizer pumping through lines. Employee set up sanitizer sink to sanitize all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened water bottles in kitchen fliptop cooler. Employee segregated bottles away from other goods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table by ceviche station, containers of oil and salt not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm chlorine, observed sanitizer bucket empty. Operator stated , he will place an order for sanitizer solution. Establishment using 3 compartment sink until equipment can sanitize properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in freezer. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass front cooler at front counter, Flan 50F (cold holding ),Flan pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Ambient temperature in unit at 47F. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four new employees hired less than 30 days. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to mop sink. Operator hang to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Some ceiling tiles soiled in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense seasoning in dry storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 81F in cook line. Operator moved stored utensils on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil container, sugar and salt containers not labelled in cook line. Operator labelled all foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cook line station -salad station -sea food station
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above grill station, substantial build up of grease on hood baffles, and fire n suppression nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line , knife between cook line flip top and steam table, Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Roast beef on standing water, Employee placed on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to stove, containers of cooking oil, soy sauce, and wine. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Brasa Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Brasa Pines on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Brasa Pines?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Brasa Pines.
How does La Brasa Pines compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
La Brasa Pines most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has La Brasa Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Brasa Pines have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Brasa Pines means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Brasa Pines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Brasa Pines is inspected around four times per year on average.
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