LA BRASA RESTAURANT
3784 ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773
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 6
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. – chicken, 48-52F at 12:20 pm, -rice 45-49F at 12:24 pm cooling since previous night **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. – black beans made 09/25, one day in freezer to cool
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -low boy: steak (53F); Pork (54F); pork (56F); chicken (56F); breaker flipped off at 11:30 when hood was turned on; cooler power was turned off at that time; temperatures taken at 12:45 pm. Corrective action taken: product taken to walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – cleanser over bagged rice, back area **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. – chlorine over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. – cart with soiled dishes piled on top restricting access to handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – ice dumped in front handsink
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided at dishmachine. – detergent container empty, no detergent dispensing
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/ – 9 employees
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.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. – pork chops and steak observed on counter at cook line.
Basic 8
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – cellphones on shelf with dry food, back area – backpacks, purses on shelf over to-go containers
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. – plastic pans
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. – flour **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. – observed at front counter. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. – less than 10 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.