Brazilian Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2023, Brazilian Steakhouse has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Brazilian Steakhouse on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over produce in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet cold holding potato salad 52F, salsa 51F, 2 hours. Operator to discard. Educated operator on using time for lunch buffet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on right side of hot buffet hot holding cooked vegetable 114, rice 120F. Educated operator on time as public health. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Emailed agreement and printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed rice, flour, and plastic water bottles stored on floor near soda in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dishmachine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2lb salmon defrosted in vacuum pack with instructions to remove before defrosting. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 areas in kitchen where lights are not shielded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign near dishmachine and front counter sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef and pork defrosting in three compartment sink without water running.Operator placed in bucket with running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
35
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the cold holding unit in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with no label in the dish area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the certified food manager Claudio Silva expired 10/1/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of uncooked rice stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored in the floor in the hallway. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in the warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks and spoons stored with the food contact surface up on the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
32
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef, cooked pork, and cooked noodles prepared on site and held for over 24 hours not date marked. The operator placed dates marks on the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Very slow draining water in the handwash sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 1:30 (118F - Hot Holding); cooked noodles at 1:30 (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 1:30 (118F - Hot Holding). The operator stated the above items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator reheated cooked rice at 2:00 (168F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 2:00 (170F - Hot Holding); cooked noodles at 2:00 (173F - Hot Holding)**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the hand sink in the kitchen. The operator stated the ground beef had been held over 24 hours. The operator discarded the ground beef. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the above items in a reach in cooler. Observed cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the hand sink in the kitchen. The operator stated the ground beef had been held over 24 hours. The operator discarded the ground beef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef, cooked pork, and cooked noodles prepared on site and held for over 24 hours not date marked. The operator placed dates marks on the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in the handwash sink in the kitchen.
29-20-5
35
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near boxed juice at the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron after washing. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
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 ground beef stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in the prep sink. The operator ran cold water over the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw animal products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. Operator stated the items have been out for approximately 3 hours. Operator discarded the above food items. Operator has been given Time/Temperature Control for Safety form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three chemical spray bottles stored hanging from the handwashing sink in the dish area. Operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a water leak in the ceiling in the dish area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food prep table at the front of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed cleaned and sanitized food contact utensils and equipment stored under water leak in the ceiling in the dish area. Operator removed the utensils and equipment for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-15-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in stand up cooler in the back of the kitchen with rust and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
45
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Observed no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brazilian Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brazilian Steakhouse on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brazilian Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brazilian Steakhouse.
How does Brazilian Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Brazilian Steakhouse most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Brazilian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brazilian Steakhouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brazilian Steakhouse 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 Brazilian Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brazilian Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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