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
42 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 15
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 add sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
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 wipe hands on apron then put on pair of gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab trash can then continued to handle raw chicken without changing gloves and washing hands.
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed sweet potato with mold inside walk in cooler.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee using scraper to clean cutting board then wipe same scraper on garbage can, with no wash, rinse, or sanitize step. Observed employee continue to use same scraper to wipe down cutting board before chopping cooked potatoes. Advised operator to wash, rinse, and sanitize cutting board, knife, and scraper before use.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies flying and landing on soda boxes near mop sink. Observed 3 live flies flying underneath prep table where rice cooker is stored. Observed 1 live fly flying and landing on bottle of red wine vinegar on dry storage rack next to walk in cooler. Observed 1 live fly landing on top of box of fryer oil underneath rice cooker in kitchen prep area. Observed 1 live fly landing on wall above prep table across rotisserie chicken oven.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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 inside flip top reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food-contact surfaces not sanitized before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee using scraper to clean cutting board then wipe same scraper on garbage can, with no wash, rinse, or sanitize step. Observed employee continue to use same scraper to wipe down cutting board before chopping cooked potatoes.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (74F – Cold Holding) next to fryer, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved tostones to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health for cooked rice, no time mark. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (64F – Hot Holding) on prep table across fryer, as per operator for 2 hours.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to single service to go boxes on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
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) at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cart in dish area.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In dry storage shelf with cutting boards stored on top. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees on 7/10/26. Jorge, Carlos, Osbany, Alexis.
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 hand sink in dish area, missing handle. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 23
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple fly traps with accumulation of dead flies stored throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside container of flour and salt.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In dish area and cook line. **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 cellphone stored on top of prep table in kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over dry storage rack where bottles of vinegar are stored. Observed accumulated dead flies in areas where sticky tape is stored.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk-in freezer door frame. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Across cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled at wok station on cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go boxes stored on floor next to broken ice machine.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf across cook line.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In ceviche 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 with very slow drain at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to cook line.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and flour not labeled under prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.