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LA BRASA PINES

295 N UNIVERSITY DR · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457712
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8758721
DBPR license1622919

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0 ppm after multiple attempts. Employee set up sanitizer sink to sanitize all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter DESSERT CASE – commercial flan (50F – Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today. Received on 9-9. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On prep table in back kitchen area, under no temperature controls, fresh garlic in oil (70F – Cold Holding). Per employee prepared on 9-10 and on table 30 minutes. Employee returned oil to reach in cooler to rechill. 2) At front counter DESSERT CASE – commercial flan (50F – Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today. Received on 9-9. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at entrance to front counter blocked by sanitizer bucket in sink. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front service station by restaurant entrance. Manager labeled as table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump operating as intended – no chemical sanitizer pumping through lines. Employee set up sanitizer sink to sanitize all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened water bottles in kitchen fliptop cooler. Employee segregated bottles away from other goods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table by ceviche station, containers of oil and salt not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.