LA BRASA COCINA MEXICANA
8860 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, St. Cloud FL 34771 · 407-914-4907
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1 and is more than 60 days past due.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Either restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in front of bar handwashing sink
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (49F - Cold Holding); housemade mole (50F - Cold Holding) All items in refrigerator next to kitchen handwashing sink for over 4 hours per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (49F - Cold Holding); housemade mole (50F - Cold Holding) All items in refrigerator next to kitchen handwashing sink for over 4 hours per operator - see stop sale
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Either restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in sugar container in front of bar handwashing sink
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. One salmon fillet fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler drawer underneath cookline See stop sale
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwashing sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in front of bar handwashing sink
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over sauces n reach in cooler at cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in kitchen
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jar of pickle and case of liquid margarine stored on floor of dry storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in storage room by ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind prep table at cooks line and walls by fryers
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1 and is more than 60 days past due.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and pork holding at 119F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pulled from freezer yesterday, to use tomorrow.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 3 door stainless in store room with ripped and dirty gaskets.
Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked eggs, then touched bread for toast. Advised hand washing before touching ready to eat foods.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red tank in store room.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler shelves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryers heavily soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Dispensing spoons left in beans and in Cole slaw.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris-interior and exterior.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink and fixtures heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All shelves in back storage area heavily soiled.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Taco meat cooling approximately 1 hour, tightly covered. Advised to uncover.
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. No proof for Shelby.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles and doors of all coolers and freezers. Interior of all freezer units.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright white freezer with ripped gasket.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken received and left out in ambient air. Employee moved to cooler.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door gasket ripped.
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.