Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine

Person in charge not performing duties; operating the establishment when an imminent health hazard exists because of an emergency such as sewage malfunction, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health. Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility owner was trained on proper food safety techniques as it relates to public health and sewage drainage in facility.

Person in charge failed to obtain approval from the Lowndes County Health Department before using a buffet unit for service in facility. Buffet unit did not have an approved sneeze guard for buffet unit on either side. Facility owner shall discontinue use of buffet unit until approved sneeze guards are installed properly and approval is given by the LCHD. COS, owner was trained on food safety as it relates to approved equipment and obtaining approval from the LCHD for operations.

Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.

Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility has 72 hours to fix the drains to allow proper sewage drainage and shall submit documentation to the Lowndes County Health Department. Facility shall close until drains are fixed and approval is given by the LCHD. Send by 4/5/26.

Observed scoop handle of the ice scoop being stored in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice in the drink ice bin and the big ice maker bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop and stored outside of ice bin.

Observed raw shell eggs stored under raw chicken and raw beef in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. COS: PIC moved the eggs to prevent contamination.

Observed leaking pipe at warewashing sink. CTM, Pipe shall be repaired within 72 hours. Send documentation that pipe was fixed before 11/24/25.

Observed the reach in cooler under the grill holding TCS food above 41 degrees. (See temps below) COS: PIC discarded the TCS foods that were in the cooler.

Observed a dirty blade on the can opener in the back prep room. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the can opener.

Observed a dirty cheese grater in a back prep room of the kitchen from the previous night. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the grater.

Observed a soiled soda gun nozzle behind the bar. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the soda guns.

Observed raw chicken and shrimp being stored over ready to eat food in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. COS: PIC moved the raw foods under the ready to eat foods.

Observed the handwashing in the kitchen without soap and the handwashing sink in the back prep area in the kitchen without paper towels. COS: PIC supplied the 2 handwashing sinks with soap and paper towels.

Observed utensils and other equipment in the handwashing sink in the back prep area of the kitchen. COS: the PIC had the items removed and told the rest of the staff not to put anything in the handwashing sink.

Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.

Observed scoop handle of the ice scoop being stored in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice in the drink ice bin and the big ice maker bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop and stored outside of ice bin.

Observed the urinal in the bathroom with water running on the floor from the back of the urinal. CTM - Call the health department when it is fixed.

Observed the mens bathroom without paper towels and the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen in the prep areas without soap and papertowels. COS: PIC put papertowels and soap at the handwashing sinks and papertowels in the mens bathroom.

Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.

Observed a cheese grader with old cheese on it and has not been cleaned. COS: PIc had an employee properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the grader.

Observed the can opener with old food debris on it. COS: PIC had an employee properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the can opener.

Observed TCS items in the reach in cooler without a date marking. Items include cooked shrimp and salsa. COS: PIC had employee label with the correct date.

Observed oysters being held in a cooler on ice in the walk in cooler out of the original container wihtout the shellstock tag. COS: Came up with a plan with the owner to keep the oysters in the original container with the tag and to keep the tag 90 days after the last oyster is sold out of that container.

Observed TCS food items in the walk in cooler being cold held above 41 degrees. (See temps below) COS: PIC could not tell me when the items were put in there. Cooler was blowing 57 degree air. All TSC foods were discarded.

Observed items in the walk in cooler without any date markings. COS: the items were discarded.