La Brasa of Plantation
270 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621126
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed plastic to go bags used to store beef in the walk in freezer. Operator removed beef from to go bags.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed medicine bottles stored over seasonings in the dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed in front handwashing sink with a knife stored in it. Operator removed the knife.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
Observed steak thawing at room temperature in the triple sink. Operator placed under cold running water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board.
Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Earlier inspections 1
A97Routine inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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 handle in contact with fried corn. Operator removed scoop handle front contact with food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed sauce cups used to scoop chopped vegetables in the fish flip top cooler. Operator removed sauce cups.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in the kitchen.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.