Brazil at Your Door
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
17
Score
Brazil at Your Door has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Brazil at Your Door's latest score of 17 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
7
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cook line, chef drinking from water bottle and not change glove or wash hands. Inspector spoke to operator about proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray on dry food rack in prep area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 44F, the following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chocolate mousse (51F - Cold Holding); pudding (50F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 44F, the following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chocolate mousse (51F - Cold Holding); pudding (50F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 salmon over pastries in reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top of raw beef in cooler next to cook line. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above milk and cheese in storage cooler. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in storage prep area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed interior soiled food storage area where food is prepped.
36-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above triple sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 44F, the following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chocolate mousse (51F - Cold Holding); pudding (50F - Cold Holding).
14-74-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tiles next to triple sink and under dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at mop sink, faucet hanging from wall.
29-08-4
17
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed employee itch cream and bandages stored on flip top prep cooler. Operator removed and stored in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table chimmychurri (71F - Cold Holding) as per chef less than 1 hour. Chef placed into cooler to cool. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); as per chef from the day before, chef removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over fillets of bread fish. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/25. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink being used to store cups.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for stored food items at standing reach in cooler unit not date marked as per chef items are no more than 2 days prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at front counter drinking coffee and eating toast at front counter prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed delivery boxes of meats stored on floor at rear of establishment. Observed at storage area, plastic bottles of water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed stored on front counter wired rack.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at rear storage area, raw chicken thawing on prep table at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink in kitchen faucet leaking when in use.
29-11-4
33
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw picahna at reach in cooler storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Still Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw picahna at reach in cooler storage area. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment convert one of the bathrooms as a preparation/ storage area. Observed preparation table and a mixer an according to operator they prepared desserts at this area. Observed at front counter hand sink added near ice machine, ice machine was at kitchen was moved to front counter area,not in plans added a hot box and dessert display at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Still Observed establishment convert one of the bathrooms as a preparation/ storage area. Observed preparation table and a mixer an according to operator they prepared desserts at this area. Observed at front counter hand sink added near ice machine, ice machine was at kitchen was moved to front counter area,not in plans added a hot box and dessert display at front counter. Plans need to be submitted and approved.**Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bags of rice,flour bags,yuca flour, dry bean bags stored inside bathroom. Toilet was removed from bathroom and make it a storage. Hand sink still connected and working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed bags of rice,flour bags,yuca flour, dry bean bags stored inside bathroom. Toilet was removed from bathroom and make it a storage. Hand sink still connected and working. **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Prep storage table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Still observed At storage. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS aluminum Togo containers not inverted across cook line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed SS aluminum Togo containers not inverted across cook line. Employee inverted. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle with cooking oil and squeeze bottle with water not labeled at prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed a squeeze bottle with cooking oil and squeeze bottle with water not labeled at prep table. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dessert prep area back storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed ceiling vents at kitchen and ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans and pots stored near hand sink exposed to splash at kitchen by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed clean pans and pots stored near hand sink exposed to splash at kitchen by three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers and clean plates stored not inverted at kitchen dry rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table near steamer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table near steamer. Employee removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over chocolate cake at reach in freezer at storage area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw picahna at reach in cooler storage area. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at storage area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment convert one of the bathrooms as a preparation/ storage area. Observed preparation table and a mixer an according to operator they prepared desserts at this area. Observed at front counter hand sink added near ice machine, ice machine was at kitchen was moved to front counter area,not in plans added a hot box and dessert display at front counter. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle with cooking oil and squeeze bottle with water not labeled at prep table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS aluminum Togo containers not inverted across cook line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of residues at dry storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Prep storage table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by storage area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at dry storage by office. Observed boxes of black beans stored on floor at dry storage by office. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bags of rice,flour bags,yuca flour, dry bean bags stored inside bathroom. Toilet was removed from bathroom and make it a storage. Hand sink still connected and working. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee with headphones in the neck while preparing food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table near steamer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers and clean plates stored not inverted at kitchen dry rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen and ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans and pots stored near hand sink exposed to splash at kitchen by three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dessert prep area back storage. **Warning**
36-37-5
25
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over acai mix inside reach in freezer. Observedraw shell eggs over fresh mozarrela inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator started to rearrange products.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce, cooked beef, beef stew inside reach in cooler without date mark. s per operator for approximately 2 days. Operator started to date mark products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle in contact with product inside flor container at prep area. Operator placed handle upwards.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood Filters Soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed resin in cooler interior soiled across storage shelves. Operator started to clean unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls above dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in standing reach in cooler of kitchen a plastic bin of white rice (71F - Cooling). As per cook rice has been cooling since the night before over 6 hours. Cook discarded rice. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in dry storage coolers raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed greens bundles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in standing reach in cooler of kitchen a plastic bin of white rice (71F - Cooling). As per cook rice has been cooling since the night before over 6 hours. Cook discarded rice. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food handling employees Cristiano and Maria hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted in establishment or on menu for items that can be served under cooked such as the burgers and filet mignon. Provided operator with sign to post. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cooking trays/pans stored on the floor next to grill at cook line. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table across from cook line next to cutting board. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area plastic gallons of cooking oil and sacks of onions stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep table at entrance of kitchen containers of chicken and packages of beef thawing at room temperature. Cook placed into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls above dish machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yuca, cooked black bean and various cooked/prep food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over salsa and strawberries in rice in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as espresso/coffee service sink at front service counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Adla Cruz. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink in kitchen. Provided. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen and at front service counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, sugar and potato stored on floor in dry food storage room. Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a case of orange, canned tomato sauce and canned mushrooms stored in employee restroom in dry food storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brazil at Your Door last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brazil at Your Door on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brazil at Your Door?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brazil at Your Door.
How does Brazil at Your Door compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Brazil at Your Door most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Brazil at Your Door's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brazil at Your Door have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brazil at Your Door means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brazil at Your Door inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brazil at Your Door is inspected around three times per year on average.
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