Brasas Grill, 109 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRASAS GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 109 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
License #: 1504656
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Mild build up.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Triple sink plumbing is leaking.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Very mild build up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Mild build up.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Large block of feta, etc.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Establishment using a specialized process without a proper HACCP plan. Reduced oxygen packaging of raw meats. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door fridge **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated ash from fire pit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelf in fire pit area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Dish/ mop area/ prep.Warning** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment using a specialized process without a proper HACCP plan. Reduced oxygen packaging of raw meats. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled with water and a fork. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Several units throughput facility. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires hanging from ceiling in fire pit area **Warning**
4/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl to scoop pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. 1 light in grill area above coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door steel and white
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door steel cooler
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of pasta container in grill area and shelves.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Potatoes
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, chicken salad
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Handling potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Linens covering rice.. **Corrected On-Site**
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 4th reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. only potentially hazardous item stored was feta. will stoore feta in other working coolers until maintaining 41 degrees or below.
  • Light not functioning. kitchen.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. for all employees handling food
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired 7/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese. rapid chilled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef, freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/ food debris, by grill.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered, cooked potatoes . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. storing dishes. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of cleaned lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton of in shell eggs. Corrected On Site. less than 4 hours, pooled and rapid chilled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. carton of in shell eggs over sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bacon over vegetable salads. grill room , middle two door upright reach in.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. three door reach in. Corrected On Site. will use other reach ins until unit maintains phf's 41 degrees or below. mostly beverages and lettuce stored in unit.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. cleaned vegetables draining in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. hand sink, blocked by draining vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. pan of potatoes . in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. mens.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta, plantains in three door reach in. Corrected On Site. rapidly chilled.
  • Observed reach-in freezergasket torn/in disrepair. triple door.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of reach ins.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple, cook line.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. prepared salads, cooked pasta,
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta, sausages in 2 door reach in. Corrected On Site. rapidly chilled.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two door reach in. Corrected On Site. will move potentially hazardous food to other reach in.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. opened raw chicken over opened raw beef, reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw opened meats stored over dressings, reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lettuce, reach in.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. seat increase form not completed. Repeat Violation.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over lamb. upright ric Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of wells oven.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cook pot full of water in sink. prep water.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hand towels across kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. medicine , etc stored above clean dishes.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. license shows 30 seats. actual seats are 75. operator will resubmit change seat request.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW FISH AND RAW BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.SMALL GREEN CB
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.GREEN CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM SHEF OF PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.PLANS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. SMALL ADDITION WAS NOT ON THE PLAN OKD BY HECTOR HOWEVER HE WANTS OPERATOR TO INSTALL HWS CLOSE TO ICE MACHINE OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINE. This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/2009.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment remodeled dining room and increase seats from 30 to 70 buffet/cold unit added to new section of dining room.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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