Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
50
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen had sani bucket inside **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front of lone
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front of line
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters out of place
14-11-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer and black fridge in hallway where customers can access are not locked
08B-63-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats all being thawed at room temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cerviche. Operator marked menus during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink directly behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats all being thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added seating to empty room. 40 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: establishment was licensed as a NOST and requires plan review to reflect the seating appropriately on their license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 40 seats added to empty room next door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: can add as many seats as needed. Inspector counted 40 seats on 12-13-23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: establishment was initially licensed as a NOST and requires plan review to reflect the seating appropriately on their license. Operator was provided seating change evaluation and verified understanding of changes needed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added seating to empty room. 40 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: establishment was licensed as a NOST and requires plan review to reflect the seating appropriately on their license. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 40 seats added to empty room next door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: can add as many seats as needed. Inspector counted 40 seats on 12-13-23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: establishment was initially licensed as a NOST and requires plan review to reflect the seating appropriately on their license. Operator was provided seating change evaluation and verified understanding of changes needed. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added seating to empty room. 40 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 40 seats added to empty room next door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: can add as many seats as needed. Inspector counted 40 seats on 12-13-23 **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia no proof. Purchased from restaurant depot **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Shell eggs over unwashed produce Raw chorizo over unwashed produce in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calimari and cooked mussels reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche served raw. Not posted on menu Operator added raw product under ceviche on all menus **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added seating to empty room. 40 seats **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by reach in cooler
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cooked beans. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef in water room temperature Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 40 seats added to empty room next door
51-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom mens
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
27
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 53B-10-4 Observed: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All records incomplete no date for training. Priority: Intermediate
53B-10-4
Intermediate - 31B-02-4 Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms and kitchen. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 31B-03-4 Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms and both sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - 05-09-4 Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and glass door cooler. Priority: Basic
05-09-4
Basic - 31B-04-4 Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male restroom. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - 32-04-4 Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. Priority: Basic
32-04-4
Basic - 50-09-4 Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active. Priority: Basic
50-09-4
61
Jun 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen.
How does Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen 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 Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Brisas Mexican Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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