BRASAS BUFFET LATINO
3020 LEE BLVD UNIT 1 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147F) after running multiple times. Operator removed triple sink in kitchen previously, but set up triple sink 50ppm chlorine in bar and spoke with team regarding sanitizing in place for larger wares. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. First reach-in cooler on back line by walk-in cooler, full filets fish. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler ham (47F – Cold Holding); jack cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cooked garbanzo beans (45F – Cold Holding); feta (46F – Cold Holding) for less than 1 hour per operator. Operator states door was open for cleaning. Discussion with operator checking temperatures often and keeping cooler doors closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar heavily soiled and black inside. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed triple sink in kitchen, no approved plan review. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to find at time of inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 4
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. First reach-in cooler on back line by walk-in cooler, full filets fish. **Warning**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom, leaking liquid from receptacle. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Liquid garbage leaking from dumpster, creating objectionable odor, going across driveway behind restaurant. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74f standing water with bar utensils middle of bar. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:06 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.