Brasas Key Biscayne
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Brasas Key Biscayne has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 57, which Brasas Key Biscayne's 32 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at WIC. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no proof of any training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two plastic spray bottles with no labeling at front counter next to hand washing sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside salt container under prep table near back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from Oct 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed threshold at entrance to cook line in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil on floor next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed left bottom portion of wall in disrepair at hallway towards back area of kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at WIF door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice machine soiled with food debris next to back exit door and WIC gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored upright at front counter. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to and behind 3CS and at cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no health reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to opera via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed Zacha Casiano and Oscar Govin Nunez certificates expired on 08-30-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no proof of any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
52
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding) next to cook line. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Coached chef on correct procedures. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fries inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Provided to opera via email. **Warning**
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/ Observed Zacha Casiano and Oscar Govin Nunez certificates expired on 08-30-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no proof of any training. **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. Observed Corymar Lavado hired for more than 60 days with no health reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers adding eggs to hamburger at guest choice with no consumer advisory posted. Printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca inside walk in cooler with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside quinoa container at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
26
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked plantains 62F, fries 68F, less than 1 hour. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided form to operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 server on duty with no certification. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
78
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle in quinoa container in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in kitchen. Observed storage shelves in kitchen under prep tables soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with excessive mold like substance/ soiled in ware washing area in kitchen.
36-27-5
61
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of sliced cheese in walk in cooler.
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored in hand sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed At hand sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in sweet plantain and French fries containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in ware washing area. Observed box of oranges stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled. Observed storage shelves under prep table at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
47
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brasas Key Biscayne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brasas Key Biscayne on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brasas Key Biscayne?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brasas Key Biscayne.
How does Brasas Key Biscayne compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Brasas Key Biscayne most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Brasas Key Biscayne's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasas Key Biscayne have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brasas Key Biscayne means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brasas Key Biscayne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brasas Key Biscayne is inspected around three times per year on average.
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