LA BRASA NORTH MIAMI 125
1803 NE 123 ST, North Miami FL 33181 · 954-736-7879
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster was prob to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting board on top of the preparation table. Chef removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without ha inside rice container. Manager removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put pit it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine broken.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing handle at hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cool
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men restroom door self closing door broken.
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 43 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority11 Intermediate24 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on top of the preparation table( pesto Bismol). Chef removed it.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans at 60°f from previous day according to manager
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. At the time of the inspection was informed by General manager that the restaurant was under new ownership. LA BRASA NORTH MIAMI LLC.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Chef put the raw beef on the bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans at 60°F from the day before inside walk in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayonnaise garlic sauce on top of the counter at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 70°F next to hand washing sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at faucet splitter.
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. Poster was prob to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans 60°F from the day before. As per operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensil inside hand washing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment sale raw ceviche not identified in the menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
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.
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.Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap inside employee restroom.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offered under cooked steak and ceviche. Consumer Advisory provide to operator.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food debris inside dishwasher machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom not self closing door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle used to portion cooked. Chef removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured by dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink around the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food not separated from customer food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of the preparation table.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at hand washing sink by preparation table.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked rice next to hand washing sink without a splash guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler lid.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By back washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In walk in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce bottles not identified by common name.
Aug 6, 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. Observed single service items blocking hand washing sink. Employee removed them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. Operator is using the triple sink to Wash, Rinse and Sanitize. Operator called technician.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing handle at hand washing sink by cooking line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container stored in it. Manager removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing any sanitizer. Manager called technician.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwasher machine pipe leaking.
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.