Braga Portuguese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Braga Portuguese Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Braga Portuguese Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 10/1/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip top reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags and aprons stored inside the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
64
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided the handout by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen in front of the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen used to store apron and hand towel towels . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator test the dishwasher, no change to the test strip. Observed the chlorine test kit provided expired 7/23. Operator discarded. Operator ordered new chlorine test kit on Amazon during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Humberto **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diana, Jorge, azusena **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken being thawed in room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
33
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen, pack of new towels stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 missing.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom for customers and employees.
31B-04-4
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
43
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside the chest freezer in the fish heads stored inside Thank you carry out bags..
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the ware wash area: a bag of potatoes stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employees food handlers training for fictive years instead of 3. ( 9/30/20-9/30/25). Rosa Pereira and Paula Maonlhaes. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink in the kitchen soiled with old food.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: bag of onions and a case of limbos. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip-top reach i. Cooler in front of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom for the customers and employees.
31B-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Braga Portuguese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Braga Portuguese Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Braga Portuguese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Braga Portuguese Restaurant.
How does Braga Portuguese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Braga Portuguese Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Braga Portuguese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Braga Portuguese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Braga Portuguese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Braga Portuguese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Braga Portuguese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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