Churrasqueria Bird Road
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Churrasqueria Bird Road nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Churrasqueria Bird Road trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food pulp stored inside supermarket bag at reach in freezer in storage area. Manager removed and stored in clear bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located across from walking cooler soiled with food residue.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across grill machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink across walking cooler. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. label. Observed bottle of degreaser Not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at lobby soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walking cooler soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Hole in wall under the handwashing sink. Operator covered hole. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored at oven door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located in front of grill.
29-49-6
41
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes on the walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to the back area hand sink
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lobster meat, beef not covered inside of the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the back area.
36-27-5
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef at walk in cooler missing required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook enter cook line and donned gloves, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice utilized for customer beverages stored inside garbage bag at chest reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw beef stored over cooked yuca at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over unwashed product at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (97F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at cook line. As per cook, less than 3 hours. Cook reheated product to 206F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of meat skewers and garbage can stored in front of hand sink at cook line. Cook removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frying pan and measuring cup stored inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw fish ceviche. Product not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef. As per employee, product remains in reduced oxygen packaging for more than 48 hours. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beef soup and cooked yuca not date marked at walk in cooler. Observed containers of tres leches cake and flan not date marked at reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef at walk in cooler missing required information. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired in 2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
19
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler storage shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the three compartment sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Dec 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields damaged, with no protection
38-01-4
86
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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 marinated beef over plantains.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over raw cooked beef in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in non food grade bags in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the non grade food bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in both hand washing sinks at front of the house.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored between towel dispenser and wall above hand washing sink next to stove. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F, manager moved them to the stove to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light switch to walk in cooler burned out.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to reach in at front of the house. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in ready to use containers T three compartment sink area.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler defrost line broken, dripping on to a bucket.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water, at reach in cooler and grill area. Manager moved towels to sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense beans in prep area. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup of coffee on top of reach in table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without a hair net handling food preparation. Operator placed a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor next to fryers. Manager placed them on top of rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Churrasqueria Bird Road last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Churrasqueria Bird Road on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Churrasqueria Bird Road?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Churrasqueria Bird Road.
How does Churrasqueria Bird Road compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Churrasqueria Bird Road most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Churrasqueria Bird Road's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Churrasqueria Bird Road have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Churrasqueria Bird Road 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 Churrasqueria Bird Road inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Churrasqueria Bird Road is inspected around three times per year on average.
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