BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR

High Priority - Employee touched face and then preparation, and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Manager coached employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in non food grade bag at pizza preparation cooler.

High Priority - Observed container of hydrogen peroxide stored above bread baskets at front line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese at walk in cooler. Also observed unwashed produce stored over cream sauce at walk in cooler. Provided safe food storage handout to manager via email. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked octopus at preparation cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 2 thawed raw salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryers. As per manager, since the previous day.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swai (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Manager removed excess product. Observed raw pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryers. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers drawers. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (131F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager stirred product to distribute heat. Final temperature, 135. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near ice machine at dry storage area blocked with boxes.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf at storage area. Also observed clean food containers and cooking pot not inverted on shelves at dish area.

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 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 12 raw thawed salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in freezer at pizza preparation area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage area. Manager placed product on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks on storage shelf above hand sink. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of raw breaded chicken uncovered at walk in freezer. Observed pizza crusts not covered at reach in freezer.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on shelf at expo area.

Basic - Water leaking from faucet when valve is closed at hand sink in front of cook line.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed headache medicine stored on top of soda dispenser in kitchen. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed raw pork inside same container as cut tomato for salad in reach in across cook line. Operator discarded both. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in next to oven; pizza dough inside garbage bags.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork inside same container as cut tomato for salad in reach in across cook line. Operator discarded both. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken cutlets above beef and cheese in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 salmon, 3 dolphin, and 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: fish broth (80F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed back on stove and reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 above wine bottles. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed several employees with expired food handler training; 09-01-25. Observed Jorge, Nathaly, and Nelson.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under steam table where oil and utensils are stored.

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

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 5 salmon, 3 dolphin, and 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys above reach in cooler across cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in and reach in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed above stove.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour with no cover at cook line. Observed ham and fish croquettes with no cover inside reach in freezer.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs and rice inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead fly inside container with pineapple in the pizza station. Employee discarded it.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink located by the dishwasher. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal brush inside oil. Operator discarded it Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta not date marked inside the walk in cooler. As per operator it was cooked Sunday.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees working without hair restraints. Operator provided caps. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the preparation tables at the front line. Employee removed the knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream spoon stored in standing water at 78°F by the preparation table. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler / freezer not covered Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food stored in the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food were cooked 2 days ago. Employee date marked the food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed food inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under white cutting board at the bar at the front. Employee removed it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed towel under white cutting board at the preparation area in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sweet potatoes and potatoes inside the walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed potatoes and breaded steak inside the walk in cooler not covered. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed the manager served lettuce with the bare hands. Operator was informed the ready to eat food can not be touched with bare hands. Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed prosciutto placed in a shelf at reach in freezer without any protection. Operator moved the products to a food grade plastic bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pico de Gallo with mold like substance growing at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over mozzarella sticks at drawers reach in cooler. Operator moved the mozzarella sticks to the top part. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes sauce dated 1-8-2023, twelve days ago. Operator discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (49 F - Cold Holding) at preparation area next to steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided the paper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and ground beef not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned utensils stored on gas line. Operator moved the utensils to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth inside of the drawer in contact with food. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided the new license. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the two reach in coolers at preparation area. Operator moved the knives to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two squid tube thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees were serving food at the chicken with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Observed two employees were serving food at the chicken with no hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, and raw chicken not covered stored at walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Observed ham and gnocchi not covered at reach in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over mozzarella sticks at walk-in freezer. Operator moved the raw beef down and the mozzarella sticks up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw beef over raw fish. Operator moved the products to the correct order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60 - Cold Holding); chicken broth (61 - Cold Holding) next to stove at room temperature. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping chlorine solution at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at reach in cooler. And can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mobile mop container, one located at dishwasher area. And the hand wash sink located next to ice machine blocked by stairs. Operator moved the mobile mop container. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and a spoon inside of hand wash sink preparation area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked pasta, tomatoes sauce not properly date marked. As per operator the products were cooked yesterday in the morning and the day before. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup with no handle inside of the sugar container. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels used on the bottom of the cheese container at pizza station. Operator removed the towel and discarded the product. Corrected On-Site

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 raw fish thawed inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Operator cut each package. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. One located next to the three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, one at preparation area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside of mop sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified by common name at coffee station.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chorizo over vegetables. Manager moved the products. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked ground beef held more than 24 hrs. not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee on the preparation table. Manager discarded the cup of coffee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint. Operator put hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef at walk in cooler not covered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the ground beef to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site