El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
32
Score
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 12 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 27 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill's latest score of 32 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed stored chlorine sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
22-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed stored chlorine sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink in order to sanitize utensils.
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection in the kitchen area. Manager installed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons to stir beverages not properly stored inside a metal container. Manager stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet and car keys stored above preparation table. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at the front counter wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter. Also observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall above the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation tables. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified by the coffee machine.
02D-01-5
32
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink, warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Per manager test strips has been ordered. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects found around dry storage area, mop sink and at the dishwasher area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed approximately 25 live, small flying insects found around dry storage area, mop sink and at the dishwasher area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping on top of syrups in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed 12 rodent droppings inside a box of grape wine stored in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed feta (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach cooler across the stove. As per employee cheese was stored inside the reach in cooler around 12:00 pm. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed feta (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach cooler across the stove. As per employee cheese was stored inside the reach in cooler around 12:00 pm. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink bib and the bib connecting to a hose next to hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink bib and the bib connecting to a hose next to hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash station next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed paper towel was provided at the hand wash station next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 no date marking for potato salad, cut tomatoes, cut kale, creme brulee and cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler. Also observed an open can and milk in a metal container in the reach cooler next to coffee station. Per operator both milks were not opened today. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed no date marking for potato salad inside the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents around kitchen, preparation, dry storage, ware-wash areas were soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed ceiling and vents around kitchen, preparation, dry storage, ware-wash areas were soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restrain on male employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restrain on male employee. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink and hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand wash sink between prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed slow draining at the hand wash sink between prep tables. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the walls around mop sink and dishwashing machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed mold like substance on the walls around mop sink and dishwashing machine area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at the pipe of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed leaking at the pipe of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. 8 **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board of prep table with deep grooves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed the cutting board of prep table with deep grooves. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
20
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 8 major violations. 31 minor violations.
View 47 violations
High Priority - Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects found around dry storage area, mop sink and at the dishwasher area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of RAID spray stored on a shelf above prep tables. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chilled eggs stored next to unwashed potatoes. Manager separated the potatoes to another shelf. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping on top of syrups in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored in the floor under hand wash sink that's in between preparing tables. Also stored on prep table next to soda machine and also stored above clean containers by the mop sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink bib and the bib connecting to a hose next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash station next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the orange juice press, can opener, inside ice machine and soda machine nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink across of dishwasher. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with metal used at the coffee station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for potato salad, cut tomatoes, cut kale, creme brulee and cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler. Also observed an open can and milk in a metal container in the reach cooler next to coffee station. Per operator both milks were not opened today. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two certificates missing Date of Birth. Manager was able to correct during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand wash sink between prep tables. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an open can of evaporated milk and milk inside a metal container not covered in the reach in cooler next to coffee station. And two bowl of creme brulee inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a red onion with its skin on stored on top of ready to eat cut kale inside the baine marine of prep trolley. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the walls around mop sink and dishwashing machine area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at the pipe of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops stored on the floor not allowing to dry near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on the plastic container containing sugar near coffee station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop on top of the cheese at the front line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents around kitchen, preparation, dry storage, ware-wash areas were soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed a knife and two knife sharpers stored on a dirty shelf of ice machine. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups not protected from splashing being stored right next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed food inside reach in cooler were out of temperature and thermometer was reading at 34°F . No ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board of prep table with deep grooves. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restrain on male employee. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ceramic bowls and plates stored wet nesting on shelves in dry storage area. Also observed plastic food containers wet nesting near mop sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the inside panel door of walk in freezer in disrepair, the door gaskets of reach in cooler, and handle of reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink and hand wash sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets of reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed the interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cups not protected from splashing being stored right next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
25-22-4
3
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed stored above microwave and prep table. Operator moved to secluded location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray at front counter.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator moved out of the way. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine sanitizer.
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 2 employees working for less than 2 months on site; no agreement. Inspector provided form and associates and manager signed and dated.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
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 form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator placed at triple sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed where installs and container of oil are under prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice bin, hole in tile.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container on freezer floor; operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both chest freezers at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line; operator placed on shelf on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper on prep table in kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer ice cream without lid. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
42-01-4
21
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not probe thermometer available for food safety.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at men bathroom used by food handling employees.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to walk in cooler entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled AC returns over mop sink area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at kitchen preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed contain Net oh cooking oil stored on the floor at kitchen , also a bag of potatoes at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in coolers units at kitchen line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of ice cream at chest freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping towels not stored in sanitizer bucket at different kitchen preparation tables.
21-12-4
45
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the preparation cooler located across front the fryers cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (70 F - Cold Holding), as per employees food wash put in this unit less than 4 hours ago at 11 am. Instructed employee to removed food from this unit and transferred it to another working cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife and food residue in the hand wash sink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable answered cold holding temperature for TCS food.
53A-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water cup stored on food storage shelf above the prep cooler at preparation area.
12B-07-4
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler observed mix salad (55F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee placed salad in the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease accumulation located at cook line.
22-08-4
61
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn and metal cover missing with insulation exposed at the front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the back door and ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
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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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 five times, more than any other issue at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill.
How does El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 27 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill 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 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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