LA BRASA KENDALL
10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 60 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to reset triple sink for proper concentration.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat then continued to prepare customer order without changing gloves and washing hands.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over cooked shrimp in flip top portion of ceviche reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over mixed vegetables and chicken soup inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves while cleaning floor then grabbed clean utensils to prepare customer order without changing gloves and washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (54F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F – Hot Holding); cut tomatoes (54F – Hot Holding); raw steak (54F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F – Cold Holding) inside of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored on top of reach in freezer. Observed cans of rust enamel stored on shelf above prep area across from dish area. Observed bottles of bleach stored next to bucket of soy sauce under prep table in back area.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored under prep table in back area.
Intermediate 5
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager on duty unaware of proper minimum cold holding temperature for TCS food.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife holder soiled with old food debris in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at triple sink.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves with clean equipment stored on top next to dish area.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks inside establishment. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in dish area, missing handle. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 22
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly traps with accumulation of dead flies in back area near soda boxes.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line with ambient temperature 50F. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At bottom of walk in freezer door.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler across from cook line with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In front of rotisserie oven. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored inside bowl on prep table across from cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath reach in freezer at cook line and under prep table in back prep area near dish area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken and sweet plantains stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed container of raw marinaded chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door frame and on floor inside walk in freezer.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in direct contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly trap stored over shelf with bottled drinks next to walk in cooler.
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside ceviche reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining very slowly at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cooked shrimp, black beans, and chicken soup stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:44 PM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.