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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BRISAS DEL MAR MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL #3

6643 DARTER COURT · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34945

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3097810
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7623828
DBPR license6603131

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 3, 2021 12:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 3, 2021 5:48 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Rodent droppings 1 on floor near pre wash sink by dish area 3 on dish top of dish machine 6 under dish machine 1 on shelf next to grill 2 behind oven on cooks line 12 plus on shelf in storage area 1 under prep table In back area 3 plus behind reach in cooler in back prep area 1 near drain by dish machine

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 53° cold holding, Drawer chicken 47° cold holding, steak 47° cold holding, shrimp 48° cold holding All items less then 2 hours advised rapid chill

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scraps of food and wet rags stored in hand sink on front line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One in utility room.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. A few drinks on tables around kitchen, one in cooler

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, book bag, toy dinosaur stored on top of onions and a case of cantaloupe.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside around and under dumpster.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle

#8Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. In hood

#9Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes in box they came in employee cutting them and has not washed them. Employee washed them and placed them in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In employee restroom

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tortillas on top of cooks over not covered. Dry chili's under prep table open, a powder used for beans open box.

#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing under prep table still partially frozen.

#13Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.