Dando La Brasa
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Dando La Brasa has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - 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 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
06-09-1
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked from previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked from previous day. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed several items on menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment partial cooks chicken wings with no procedures. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside drawers at walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment vacuum seals raw chicken Milanese for more than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
30
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the t8me of the inspection operator paid license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks blocked by containers. Chef moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
67
Jun 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dando La Brasa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dando La Brasa on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dando La Brasa?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dando La Brasa.
How does Dando La Brasa compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dando La Brasa most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dando La Brasa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dando La Brasa have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dando La Brasa 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 Dando La Brasa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dando La Brasa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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