BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR

Name: BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 18200 SW 147 AVE A9-A12, MIAMI, FL, 33187, US
Rating: 65.7

18200 SW 147 AVE A9-A12, MIAMI, FL 33187

License #2333694

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65.7 Grade F / 100

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BRASERO'S RESTAURANT & BAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 8 critical, 2 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 27, 2026 included 5 critical violations, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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[06-09-1] 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 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 12 raw thawed salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf at storage area. Also observed clean food containers and cooking pot not inverted on shelves at dish area.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on shelf at expo area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from faucet when valve is closed at hand sink in front of cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near ice machine at dry storage area blocked with boxes.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in non food grade bag at pizza preparation cooler.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in freezer at pizza preparation area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 raw fully thawed raw snapper and 2 thawed raw salmon in ROP at room temperature at storage area.
[41-07-4] Observed container of hydrogen peroxide stored above bread baskets at front line. Manager removed item.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face and then preparation, and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Manager coached employee.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swai (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Manager removed excess product. Observed raw pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryers. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers drawers. As per manager, product was thawing at room temperature for less than 1 hour.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-1] 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 salmon, 3 dolphin, and 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in and reach in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys above reach in cooler across cook line.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed headache medicine stored on top of soda dispenser in kitchen. Operator removed for proper storage.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees with expired food handler training; 09-01-25. Observed Jorge, Nathaly, and Nelson.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed flour with no cover at cook line. Observed ham and fish croquettes with no cover inside reach in freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: fish broth (80F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed back on stove and reheated to 165F.
[01B-12-4] Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed raw pork inside same container as cut tomato for salad in reach in across cook line. Operator discarded both.

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