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BRASAS STEAKHOUSE GRILL & LOUNGE

3020 LEE BLVD UNIT 1 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540703
DBPR license4606189

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken, raw beef, and raw seafood stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw hamburger. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High 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 sausage 106F hot hold. Operator discarded sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and behind slicer blade. Operator cleaned can opener. Operator had employee clean slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink end of cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water temperature on plate surface 141F less than 160F. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on the importance of measuring device to measure hot water for dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tank. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen seafood and french fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 78F. Operator dumped out water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.