Texas De Brazil
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Texas De Brazil eight times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF THE ROTATING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOO STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT GLASSWARE IN DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS CRACKED OR NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN DESSERT COOLER #03 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.2 F, FOUND CHEESECAKES INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BRAZILIAN CHEESECAKE 48.0 F, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE AT 48.0 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS CRACKED OR NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN )INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC JUGS ARE RESUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH NARROW OPENING, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAN OPENER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CARDBOARD CEILING TILE IN THE BACK OF THE CARVER PREP AREA WITH PERMANENT TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 20, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT 2 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA AT PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS (EQUIPMENT, LADDERS AND MATERIALS) ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas De Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas De Brazil on file is from Mar 13, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas De Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Texas De Brazil.
Has Texas De Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas De Brazil have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Texas De Brazil means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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