BRIO
499 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954-370-0491
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground pork stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (62F - Cold Holding) stacked above the chill line in the right flip top cooler on the cook line. As per operator, item was placed in cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed in cooler to quick chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the bar behind large pieces of equipment.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed vegetable flip top on the far right side of the cook line with exposed insulation on the door.
Apr 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cell phone with gloved hands then proceed to remove bin of pasta and dump onto baking sheets without changing gloves and washing hands, instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken ( 46F-51- Cold Holding) being held above fill line. Operator states item has stocked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator removed top layer of portioned bags and moved to reach in freezer to quick chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles at wait station soiled. Soda gun at bar soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda gun
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator cleared jam
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled windex
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed on power extension cords above prep table in prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2nd from left cook line flip top
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line tested at 0 ppm quaternary. Operator remade and retested at 200ppm
Feb 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Operator discontinued use of dishwasher and is washing dishes in the triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers at the dishwashing area with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 can of diced tomatoes with a large dent in the side. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground pork stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink a splitter on the faucet without a vacuum breaker attached.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at bar handwashing sink. Operator added soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a toxic substance without a label. As per operator, toxic substance is sanitizer. Operator properly labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container of sugar with a bowl without a handle used to dispense the food. Operator removed bowl.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt removed from its original container without being labeled with common name. Operator labeled properly.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages cold held at 48F in front line cooler. Per operator, sausages transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on sausage for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator replenished
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on tomato sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly dated marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees food stored in true refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At wait station
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers lids stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with tomato sauce stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over containers with cut fruits and vegetables in walk in cooler.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink inn prep area. Wait station. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. at handwash sink inn prep area. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 1/3 pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to dish machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine in kitchen.Operator elevated.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. On cook line. Operator increased water velocity.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 cook pick up garnish with bare hand and place on top of soup to be served to guest. Reviewed bare hand contact procedures with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cook line and wash sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice chute in ice machine located in kitchen. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cutting board at cookline. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cookline. Employee properly stored.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in flip top cooler crevices throughout cook line. Reviewed proper knife storage with operator. Operator removed knives.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside rice bin in kitchen, handle in contact with rice. Operator removed.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Operator has purchased FRLA books for staff and will conduct training.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in crevices inside flip top coolers at cook line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator posted sign.
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