Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne

Last inspected:

328 Crandon Blvd Ste 107, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Overview

Brasas Key Biscayne, a 10-seat permanent food service establishment in Key Biscayne, has been emergency-closed once on January 5, 2016 for no water. Across 25 inspections between 2016 and January 2026, the facility accumulated 169 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 4 inspections. The facility has also been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2017 involving use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 identified 30 violations including high-priority findings in proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, toxic substance control, chemical storage, and proper cooking temperatures, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.

Most recent closure: January 5, 2016 for no water.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
169Violations
1Closures
3Fire
$720in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne
DateReasonReopened
No water 10:03:00

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $720.00

Disciplinary action history for Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2019013993 $320.00 Feb 12, 2019 Miami (Doral)
1--2016000797 $400.00 Jan 5, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 3 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-01-13: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Under fryer - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-20: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Under fryer

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne last inspected?
Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne last shut down?
Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne was last shut down on January 5, 2016 for no water. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne?
The most frequently cited violations at Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne had?
Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne find?
Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
Yes, Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
How much has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne been fined?
Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Brasas Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Karel Dibos (2017-2017).

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