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LAS BRAZAS MEXICAN GRILL INC

1887 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3500171
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8882698
DBPR license4702748

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken out of its original packaging stored above beef and pork inside reach in freezer. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over raw beef, pork and fish inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed Mahi fish in ROP packaging thawing in walk in cooler without being removed from packaging.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 58F 46F Sour cream 47F Guacamole 50F.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Beef 58F 46F Sour cream 47F Guacamole 50F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#12Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi fish in ROP packaging thawing in walk in cooler without being removed from packaging. See stop sale*

Stop Sale
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sausage links stored inside walk in cooler not covered.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting in water to thaw. Operator placed shrimp under running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.