LA BRASA HILLSBORO LYONS
4201 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Coconut Creek FL 33073 · 954-725-7783
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in warewashing area not landing
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Forms not filled out.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.doors swing towards closing but do not close all the way, door is still open at men's and women's restrooms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of scoop. Chef discarded bowl
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over hot water heated has a hole
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above cook line and light shield in back room missing shielding.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both men's and women's restrooms
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Chef moved chicken
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. Forms available but none were filled out
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of scoop for rice. Cook discarded bowl
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. Thawed fish were still in reduced oxygen packaging that was cut open on top but not removed from packaging.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 7 Floor tiles missing on cook line in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both restrooms.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a plastic cup as scoop. Chef discarded bowl and used scoop
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back prep room missing light shield.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box on top of hand washing sink by the front counter. Employee removed box
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush being used as a basting brush on the cook line. Chef discarded brush
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl be used as a scoop for cheese and pico. Chef discarded bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen with heavy dust accumulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor missing tiles on the cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler cracks. Chef removed and put by the three compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish on prep table thawing. Chef moved to walk in cooler
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The walk in cooler at Chicken; (47F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding), chef removed items into working cooler and walk in freezer And called for maintenance
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. Emailed form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed bowls from food
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knife from between coolers
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. cooked beans (51°F-55°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator beans were cooked yesterday and have been cooling over night, not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (51°F-55°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator beans were cooked yesterday and have been cooling over night, not prepared or portioned today.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in warewashing area not landing
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door flip top left side cook line: mac and cheese (60°F); cheese (58°F); cooked chicken (58°F); raw beef (55°F); raw chicken (55°F); raw breaded chicken (60°F); cooked pasta (58°F); cut tomatoes (58°F) in cook line flip top cooler. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit for over four hours. cooked potatoes (51°F)cooked pasta (49°F); cheese (47°F) being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door flip top left side cook line: mac and cheese (60°F); cheese (58°F); cooked chicken (58°F); raw beef (55°F); raw chicken (55°F); raw breaded chicken (60°F); cooked pasta (58°F); cut tomatoes (58°F) in cook line flip top cooler. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit for over four hours. See Stop Sale cooked potatoes (51°F)cooked pasta (49°F); cheese (47°F) being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to portion rice
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.