LAS BRAZAS MEXICAN GRILL INC
1887 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler rice 47F, refried beans 49F, shredded beef 56F per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Advised manager to utilize shallow pans and not cover completely to cool food down properly. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed shredded chicken in walk in cooler not covered to prevent contamination.
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 touch soiled wet wiping cloth and equipment and then touch tortillas, no hand wash.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over intact beef in walk in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall beside flat top grill with 1 of those falling into tortillas. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach fall off wall to tortillas bin.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler rice 47F, refried beans 49F, shredded beef 56F per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Advised manager to utilize shallow pans and not cover completely to cool food down properly. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 60F, chicken 49F, steak 48F, Ground beef 45F, fish 47F, sausage 49F , cheese 49F, milk 49F, raw chicken 46F, lettuce 50F, tomatoes 51F, pork ribs 51F, shredded pork 49F, ground beef 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 60F, chicken 49F, steak 48F, Ground beef 45F, fish 47F, sausage 49F , cheese 49F, milk 49F, raw chicken 46F, lettuce 50F, tomatoes 51F, pork ribs 51F, shredded pork 49F, ground beef 48F. Manager stated that all food stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in walk in cooler opened more than 24 hours per manager, no date mark.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any of the three hand wash sinks.
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. **Warning**
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed pressure lacking at hand wash sinks and 3 compartment sink. Plumber on site during time of inspection. Pressure issue resolved approximately 40 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 40 dead roaches in light cover near storeroom, and 1 dead roach on wall near hand wash sink attached to store room. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor beside ovens.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near outlet at flat top grill, and hole in wall near mop sink.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, fryer, flat top grill with accumulation of grease.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables throughout kitchen.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet cloth used to wipe off reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 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.