Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA BRASA KENDALL

10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 60 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3671497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540228
DBPR license2336597

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#17High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.

#18High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw steak then touched clean utensils and to go containers without changing gloves and washing hands.

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (57F – Cold Holding) on prep table in kitchen, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (64F – Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator opting to use time as public health control for rice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic potatoes (122F-130F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.

#21High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife holder soiled at triple sink.

#23Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator opting to use TPHC for cooked rice, no written procedures available. Operator printed and completed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop rice at steam table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled in kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 ambient temperature 51F across from cook line.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks across from cook line.

#6Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in front of rotisserie chicken oven

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive thru soda area.

#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go boxes stored on floor in back prep area.

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across fat ceviche station.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, chicken soup, raw calamari stored inside walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.