Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria

8872 Sw 24 St, Miami, FL 33165

American

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in back prep area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located across the cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area.

31B-04-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink missing at dish area. **Warning**

31A-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans, hand sink at ware washing area. Observed no hand sink available at ware washing area. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valve is off. **Warning**

29-11-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room where mop sink is located.

36-36-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of service window at front counter.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside employee bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door opened during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler across from walk in freezer area.

29-49-6

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria.

How does Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carreto’S Brazilian Churrascaria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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