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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 dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3437481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726507
DBPR license6603131

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over ready made sauce in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves. Educated, removed and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50f cold holding, sour cream 54f cold holding , pico de gallo 49f cold holding , cut tomatoes 49f cold holding , shrimp 50f cold holding , crab 50f cold holding , Chicken 68f cold holding , beef 61f cold holding , chicken 48f cold holding , beef 61f cold holding , Foods were placed in cooler less than 3 hours ago advised to rapid chill, manager place in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach near employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door on sandwich unit is not connected when you open door it falls off, cooler does not stall below 41f Make sure no food is stored in cooler until it is able to remain at 41f or below.

#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dishes on line and a few storage containers

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on outside of woman's restroom and men's restroom

#5Basic10-20-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Make sure all labels are peeled off prior to washing **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front sandwich unit

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados on line. Sticker still avacado

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line wall is soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.