BRASA Y SAZON
1618 W 68 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33014
License #2316507
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →BRASA Y SAZON in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed plantain soup (55/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in reach in cooler.
- [06-09-1] 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. Observed tilapia defrosted in ROP package.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed plantain soup (55/55F - Cooling) stored in deep container, was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in reach in cooler.
- [14-34-4] Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork belly, in reach in cooler.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed tilapia defrosted in ROP package.
- [08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over uncovered cooked beans and plantain soup in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (90F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
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