Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POLLO BRASA Y SAZON

1618 W 68 ST · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3135959
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7686781
DBPR license2316507

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 21, 2021 12:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 23, 2021 4:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef stuffed (50/48°F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler, cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on kitchen floor, 1 live roach crawling on kitchen wall. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef stuffed (50/48°F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler, cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High 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 Beef (117°F – Hot Holding)inside portable steam equipment, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed utensils without sanitation solutions step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.