El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
74
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 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. Employee drank coffee, no gloves changed or hand washing before handling clean equipment, cutting board and clean towels. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washing hands with cold water at kitchen hand hand wash sink.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees working, no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink Water 79 F **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Does not know how to calibrate thermometer.
53A-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bar area, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife and mixer inside metal container on standing water. Operator put knife and mixer in a clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at hand washing sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream buckets inside freezer uncovered. Operator covered ice cream buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of the restaurant hose connected no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling tiles soiled food splashes **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee managing rotisserie oven no air restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed kitchen door to outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet at kitchen.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen shelf food debris cook line.
22-16-4
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside vegetable walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on new seating area door to outside gap underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees at time of inspection, no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed on hand sink at kitchen no hot water. Hot water valve was closed at hand was sink, employee opened. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit no available for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board front counter Grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table and open cup with water on shelf above food preparation at kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed to cooks at kitchen preparing food no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen, front of walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter sandwich table towels under cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fab covers ins walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain rub store on prep table. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Observed 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Jose Antonio Cruz Cabrera 07/25/2018 Only certified manager. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **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. Observed No proof provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler, boiled yuca, cooked black beans, plant foods, créme brûlée prepared day before according to cook with no date labels. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certifications expired 07/23/2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen personnel preparing food no hair restraints **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs served on stove handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped next to microwave above prep table. Employee removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee stored Ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket by 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee added sanitizer into bucket now at Quaternary 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. **Warning**
36-17-5
18
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected outside back of building no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles in walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at front counter rotisserie grill area.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
37
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cheese inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked shrimp soup stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside containers with sugar in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust in ceiling vents throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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 top kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed orange and lime stored in floor by front counter.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill.
How does El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill 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 El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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