LAS BRAZAS MEXICAN GRILL INC
1887 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over beef and shrimp in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 57F, per manager placed 4 hours ago.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders 57F, per manager placed 4 hours ago. Manager disposed of raw chicken tenders.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso 131F, per manager placed an hour ago. Reheated to 165°
Intermediate 8
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 milk not date marked in walk in cooler, per manager opened day before.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup in handwashing sink near employee entrance and a bowl in hand washing sink near dish machine.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed no tag on oysters in walk in cooler. Purchased from Performance Food Miami, Florida.See stop sale.
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Personal in charge with no knowledge of wash, rinse, sanitize for 3 compartment sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken, shredded beef, pinto beans stored in walk in cooler, per manger placed day before, no date marking.
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed that person in charge had no knowledge of how to test sanitizer solution.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to dispense burrito sauce.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored on expo cooler near office.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up reach in cooler near back door.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on reach in cooler and prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice no label under prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.