La Brasa Grill
7730 West McNab Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625135
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for all employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 intermediate, 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
At walk in cooler, unwashed produce stored over ready to eat flan. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Opened employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
At cook line, soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe food contact surfaces. Advised operator to properly sanitize all food contact surfaces. Operator replaced soiled dry towels with sanitizer bucket and clean cloths and properly sanitized surfaces.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
At clean dish rack, clean pots not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
At clean dish rack, clean pot not properly air dried-Wet nesting.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
At cook line, bug zapper stored over prep table. Advised operator to remove and replace in non food prep area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.