BRASAS STEAKHOUSE GRILL & LOUNGE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw chicken placed on top of containers of cooked beef. In the stand alone reach in cooler across from the back door, observed raw beef on top of ready to eat sauces. Operator rearranged all food for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler facing the walk in, observed cut tomato mixture (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods food was out for two hours prior to inspection. Operator placed foods on ice. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, observed cooked beef and cooked rice without a date mark, operator stated foods were cooked three days prior to inspection. Discussed with operator the importance of date marking time-temperature control for safety foods.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bucket of raw fish being thawed in standing water. Discussed with operator best methods of thawing is in cold running water or under refrigeration. Operator moved raw fish to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook top, raw ground beef was stored directly over ready to eat cheese sauce. Operator rearranged foods. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink that is located in the bar. Operator provided soap at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, observed buckets of cooked beans stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed utensils from sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR Choking aid procedure hand out.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw ground beef sitting near sink, operator stated raw ground beef was being thawed. Advised operator to move raw ground beef under cold running water or under refrigeration. Operator placed packaged raw beef under running cold water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; cooked beef soup (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked beef soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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. In walk-in cooler; cooked beef soup (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked beef soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48 - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed all items in ice. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dish machine area. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep area at server station. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men's bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated debris Shelving above dishwasher has accumulated debris

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to plate fried shrimp. Educated employee on glove and utensil usage. Employee discarded shrimp. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has peeling paint chips.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, near triple sink.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At front line, several tongs on oven door handle

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler near back door, observed raw shell eggs over fresh berries. Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area, observed in dry storage area, insecticide. Operator removed product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with more agreement forms, for employees to complete Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher

Basic - Bug zapper over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator moved zapper and cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site

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. In walk in cooler, observed snapper in reduced oxygen packaging thawed. Operator opened packages. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb no vacuum breaker 4-15-2022 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: No vacuum break at outside hose bibb this visit.Repeat Violation.12-19-22, 4-15-22 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler soups, cooked pork, tamales not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: In walk-in cooler soups, and cooked meats held for more than 24 hours not date marked Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler, multiple nonfood-grade plastic storage containers used to store foods.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above ready-to-eat chorizo sausage in reach-in freezer across from cook line, no longer in original packaging. Due to volume of food in freezer, operator was unable to rearrange at time of inspection.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door of kitchen, hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 20 count dinner rolls with mold like substance in double door reach in cooler in dry storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken out of commercial package, stored over frozen strawberries.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in grill cooler. operator moved raw chicken Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose at three compartment sink hanging lower than flood rim.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employees ladies restroom. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in ladies restroom. Operator provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dishwasher area.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Two pots stored next to hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed pots and stored away from exposed splash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ladle and spatula in cook like not inverted and protected from contamination. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with no lid or straw in walk in cooler. Operator removed from walk in cooler and put lid and straw on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar not protected from contamination. Operator removed straws. Corrected On-Site