La Brasa of Plantation
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
La Brasa of Plantation appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
Among Plantation restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef stored over ready to eat French fries items not all commercially packaged in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna salad (55F-cold holding); per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items it of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna salad (55F-cold holding); per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items it of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink used for storage area, completely covered with tinfoil not accessible to employees. Operator removed all items for proper use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Styrofoam bowl used as scoop inside container of ceviche. Operator removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in multi locations of main kitchen.
36-34-5
52
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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 beef in refrigerator. Operator relocate chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked tamales and potatoes cooling at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in cooler from overnight. Items did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked tamales and potatoes cooling at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in cooler from overnight. Items did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in 6 hours
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked sausage in refrigerator drawers.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 12:01 p.m. no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked at 10:00 a.m. on 11/26/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Female restroom door open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense corn.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true freezer gaskets in disrepairs.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked beans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on corn container. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on fan motor in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed standing water in handwash sink at male restroom draining very slowly.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken and steak thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator placed items underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at cookline soiled with accumulation of black substance.
36-27-5
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May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding door of beverage cooler at front counter area unable to close. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women's and men's restroom doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed same on women's restroom door. **Time Extended**
32-17-4
86
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods stored in walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed raw beef (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hr. Operator put ice bags on food to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. 2) Observed raw chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods stored in walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (97°-102°F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (116°F - Hot Holding); soup (110°F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. Per operator, foods held out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Advised operator to reheat foods to 165°F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in freezer, raw chicken stored in to go bags.
14-31-5
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. Emailed big 6 foodborne illness poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic condiment containers used as scoops, stored in seafood station flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee jacket and motorcycle helmet stored on dry storage shelf next to and above single service items. Operator removed jacket and helmet. 2) Observed employee cell phone stored on top of cup holders at front counter. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding door of beverage cooler at front counter area unable to close.
14-11-5
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. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (97°-102°F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (116°F - Hot Holding); soup (110°F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. Per operator, foods held out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Advised operator to reheat foods to 165°F.
14-75-7
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 scoop stored inside spice mix bin and flour bin on dry storage shelf in back area of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women's and men's restroom doors.
32-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Black beans stored, uncovered, in walk in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
33
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw beef stored over vegetables blend in walk in freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher test strips at 00 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated employee when touching face need remove gloves and wash hands before putting on new gloves.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler not dated marked. As per operator, potatoes were cooked on 11/27/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in cooler in disrepair and not sealing properly
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor Observed various food items store on dry storage and walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking cup on shelf above food prep table. Management removed cup and discarded.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's Red Bull container in walk in cooler shel. Management removed and stored properly. . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed pliers and screw driver on cutting board. Management removed items and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed Tomato sauce and soup in walk in cooler not covered. Management corrected violation. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber Spatula deteriorating and was thrown out and replaced
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed wall at 3 compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance. 2. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on light shield and AC vents at cookline.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Brasa of Plantation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Brasa of Plantation on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Brasa of Plantation?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Brasa of Plantation.
How does La Brasa of Plantation compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
La Brasa of Plantation most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 77.
Has La Brasa of Plantation's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Brasa of Plantation have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Brasa of Plantation 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 La Brasa of Plantation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Brasa of Plantation is inspected around three times per year on average.
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