BRASAS KEY BISCAYNE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at WIC. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff on correct procedure. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no proof of any training. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two plastic spray bottles with no labeling at front counter next to hand washing sink. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside salt container under prep table near back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at back kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at cook line. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from Oct 1, 2025. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed threshold at entrance to cook line in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil on floor next to back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed left bottom portion of wall in disrepair at hallway towards back area of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at WIF door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice machine soiled with food debris next to back exit door and WIC gaskets soiled. Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored upright at front counter. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to and behind 3CS and at cook line. Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled as its common name.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside quinoa container at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by mop sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with heavy grease accumulation by fryers.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked plantains 62F, fries 68F, less than 1 hour. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided form to operator.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 server on duty with no certification. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle in quinoa container in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in kitchen. Observed storage shelves in kitchen under prep tables soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with excessive mold like substance/ soiled in ware washing area in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of sliced cheese in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored in hand sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed At hand sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in sweet plantain and French fries containers.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in ware washing area. Observed box of oranges stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled. Observed storage shelves under prep table at cook line soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled the kitchen area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed shelves under prep tables soiled. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed interior of three compartment sink soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at ware washing area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in some parts of kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over limes at reach in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers burgers cooked to customers request no consumer advisory. Provided advisory to manager. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area.