Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BRISAS DEL MAR MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL INC

360 US 441 S · LADY LAKE · Lake County · FL 32159

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3368697
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387957
DBPR license4508564

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 2, 2023 12:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 3, 2023 10:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
11 High Priority4 Intermediate33 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical48 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 11

#34High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 small by prep area. -Approximately 50 small in dry storage. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#35High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#36High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -By knives. **Warning**

Warning
#37High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#38High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw sausage over cut mushrooms. -Raw pork over sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#39High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#40High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees walking in and out not changing gloves. **Warning**

Warning
#41High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#42High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Shrimp 48f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#43High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchilada sauce 125f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Warning**

Warning
#44High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#45Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Lowboy cooler. -Soda gun at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#46Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#47Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#48Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa, **Warning**

Warning

Basic 33

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Chicken scoop in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven door. -Walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At bar. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on top of dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Open beer over food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone stored on box of tortillas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Handsink not connected to wall by warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket. -Ice bucket chipped. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 110, currently has 158 seats. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain on cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bucket of lettuce. -Cooking oil in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Tape on knife. -Sponge used as salt applicator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Beef tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. -Double door oven. -Standing water in lowboy cooler. -Microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. In kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#23Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of bulk containers. **Warning**

Warning
#24Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Heavy In bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#25Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#26Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Across from fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#28Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Taco shells. **Warning**

Warning
#29Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#30Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#31Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -Under ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#32Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#33Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
7 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.