DANDO LA BRASA
1836 SW 3 AVE UNIT A, Miami FL 33129 · 786.614.0497
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the t8me of the inspection operator paid license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (46 F) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (46 F) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118 F - Hot Holding)inside the steam box at the front counter. As per manager less than 1 hour. Employee will reheat the chicken.
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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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed a rack with raw chicken not covered inside the walk in cooler.
very slow draining water in handwash at the front counter.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
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 in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
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 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes on floor inside walk in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Stored food not covered. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not covered inside walk in cooler.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked from previous day.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked from previous day.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment partial cooks chicken wings with no procedures. Provided to operator via email.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink by dishwasher area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed several items on menu not identified as raw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container by walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes on floor inside walk in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside drawers at walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not covered inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment vacuum seals raw chicken Milanese for more than 48 hours.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of water stored inside hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container by preparation area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area, operator placed chain around it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca inside walk in cooler not covered.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the t8me of the inspection operator paid license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks blocked by containers. Chef moved items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.