El Churrascaso Grill

1255 W 46 St Ste 27, Hialeah, FL 33012

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, El Churrascaso Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so El Churrascaso Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (78F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on new pair of gloves then touch raw food to prepare order for customer without washing hands.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (78F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink.

31B-02-4

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 employee Gabriel hired 2 days ago. Provided operator with form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink. Operator refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered products. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at prep area near truck entrance.

25-06-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store clean equipment. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Mar 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Churrascaso Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Churrascaso Grill on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Churrascaso Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Churrascaso Grill.

How does El Churrascaso Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

El Churrascaso Grill most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has El Churrascaso Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Churrascaso Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Churrascaso 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 Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Churrascaso Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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