Churrasco Grill Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Churrasco Grill Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Lake Park sits at 82, putting Churrasco Grill Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms;
32-04-4
95
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing at triple sink then walked to cook line and handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler; milk (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned, held less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed chlorine dispensing container, primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler; milk no date mark. Operator stated milk opened approximately 26 hours prior, applied date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
47
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handling raw beef with glove and then Handled cooked chicken cooked pork and touched wiping cloth with the same glove. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Educated owner on site
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (122F - Hot Holding) in display warmer. Out less than four hours. Advised to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and lighter on shelf with food items in prep area Removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bane Marie
29-49-6
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At upright stainless reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked pork. Operator moved cooked pork to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At stainless upright reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; fresh garlic in butter (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in container on top of pan lids in make top for less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area; prescription medication stored over prep table/unwrapped single service articles with food items. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates/utensils to serve cooked eggs without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door low boy reach in freezer; pan of prepared raw shrimp stored over opened bag of ready to eat churros. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. At cook line; in-use whisk/spoon stored in quaternary sanitizer between uses. Operator removed utensils/discarded sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
35
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Churrasco Grill Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Churrasco Grill Cafe on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Churrasco Grill Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Churrasco Grill Cafe.
How does Churrasco Grill Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?
Churrasco Grill Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Park average of 82.
Has Churrasco Grill Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Churrasco Grill Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Churrasco Grill Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Churrasco Grill Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Churrasco Grill Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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