Brasa Y Sazon
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Brasa Y Sazon has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; Brasa Y Sazon is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at kitchen. Operator stored Cooking oil containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored placed ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of grill at kitchen cooked pork belly (90F - Hot Holding), placed outside 2 hours ago according to manager. Operator placed cooked pork belly inside walk in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside salt scoop handle touching salt. Operator removed scoop and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at women bathroom.. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and crumbled crackers no labeled with common name. Operator labeled food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers and pots not inverted, Employee inverted pots and containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and front of 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled next to ice machine at kitchen. Employee labeled sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white trash bag used to cover pork inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded bag and covered pork with a lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kitchen spry bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen above prep table end caps missing.
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor at storage room. Employee stored SS containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler at kitchen across from fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with raw chicken and raw fish thawing on standing water Employee put frozen food containers under cold running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ins vert freezer beef over seafood,mix Manager stored raw beef under raw seafood mix **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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.
11-26-1
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing all purpose cleaner and degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to dispense rice. Manager discarded cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed cellphone and stored away from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area a hole in the wall.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.employee moved tongs and stored them properly.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee stored cleaning cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brasa Y Sazon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brasa Y Sazon on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brasa Y Sazon?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brasa Y Sazon.
How does Brasa Y Sazon compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Brasa Y Sazon most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Brasa Y Sazon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brasa Y Sazon have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brasa Y Sazon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brasa Y Sazon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brasa Y Sazon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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