Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek

Last inspected:

1375 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Overview

LA Padella Latina in Coconut Creek has been inspected 25 times since 2015, accumulating 141 violations—an average of 5.6 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations dominate the record, particularly handwashing and hand washing procedures (cited in at least 8 inspections), employee health policy and reporting violations (cited in at least 7 inspections), and shell stock requirements violations (cited in at least 5 inspections). Time-as-a-control violations, food contact surface cleanliness, and proper cooking temperatures have also been recurring findings. Three inspections have resulted in administrative complaints recommended: July 8, 2024 (8 violations including management awareness and handwashing failures); January 11, 2024 (10 violations including improper time control, shell stock handling, and approved food source violations); and November 13, 2024 (8 violations spanning employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements). Fire safety violations were cited in 2020 and 2015 for propane tanks larger than regulatory limits stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 identified 9 violations including handwashing, food contact surfaces, and time-as-a-control failures, resulting in no further action disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
141Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Generator inside by back door.

Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek last inspected?
Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek?
The most frequently cited violations at Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek had?
Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek find?
Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek ever been shut down?
No, Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Embrace Brazilian Kitchen in Coconut Creek operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: McK Fusion (2015), La Padella Latina (2020).

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