Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami
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1401 Sw 22 St Unit 101, Miami, FL 33145Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami has received 20 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 152 violations—an average of 7.6 violations per inspection, substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, appearing in 14 of the 20 inspections on record. Handwashing procedure violations were cited in 6 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 7 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 8 inspections. Additional recurring issues included food contact surface violations (5 inspections), toxic substance control violations (4 inspections), and time-as-a-control violations (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority failures in proper cooking temperatures and consumer advisories, resulting in an administrative complaint being recommended—a formal escalation indicating potential disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Handwashing procedures.
- How many health inspections has Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami had?
- Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami find?
- Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Braga Portuguese Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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