Brother's Bar B Que
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
43
Score
Brother's Bar B Que appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Brother's Bar B Que's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami Gardens average of 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Sandra Thomas working for 1 year in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons no longer working in the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (63F - ambient temperature ) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs (63F - Ambient temperature) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); pork soup mix (52F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler since Monday 2/26/24, as per operator. Observed collard greens (102F - Reheating); sweet potatoes (87F - Reheating) on the steam table reheating for more than 2 hours, as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); pork soup mix (52F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler since Monday 2/26/24, as per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed collard greens (102F - Reheating); sweet potatoes (87F - Reheating) on the steam table reheating for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw marinated chicken in the reach in cooler, operator unaware when item was prepared.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked bean (89F - Hot Holding/2nd temp- 187F Reheating); yellow rice (114F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table 30 minutes before inspection, as per operator. Asked operator to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and handwashing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flattop and fryer baskets soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream machine parts stored inside the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink In the kitchen, operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed raw marinated chicken in the reach in cooler, operator unaware when item was prepared.
02C-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 48F.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed can foods and single serving items stored inside the bathroom with working toilet on a shelf.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil and cans of evaporated milk stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed steam table in disrepair with a pipe leaking and not maintaining food items to the appropriate temperature. Operator is aware not to store any food items until unit is fixed.
14-75-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service metal trays stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the steam table.
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire establishment.
36-10-4
10
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother's Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother's Bar B Que on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Brother's Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Brother's Bar B Que most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Brother's Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brother's Bar B Que have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brother's Bar B Que 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 Brother's Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brother's Bar B Que is inspected around two times per year on average.
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