Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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 dateMay 9, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3316950
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8292180
DBPR license6603131

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 9, 2023 3:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 10, 2023 10:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches found under front flip top unit, 3 live roaches found under steam table, 4 live roaches under dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Female employee went out rear kitchen door, returned no handwash or glove changed. Educated manager and employee **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding);

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); been in holding unit for 5 hours **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On Y splitter

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made 2 days ago

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Staff restroom

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic14-09-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Rust on white reach in freezer door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Left walk in cooler, under equipment on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Chili in walk-in cooler

#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.