El Churrascaso Grill
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2024, El Churrascaso Grill has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by three compartment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of reach in coolers heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets by prep area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw picanha stored inside ziplock bags stored above a container with corn on the cob at reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 chicken stored inside ziplock bags stored above open bags of fries at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed only employee is the owner Santiago Ramirez no manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by three compartment. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed PIC unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning**
53A-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 white rice and black beans not date marked, as per owner prepared two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching the white rice inside container at Reach in cooler prep table. **Warning**
10-06-5
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets by prep area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container and black bean containers no labeled by cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on MFDV floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of reach in coolers heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
20
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Churrascaso Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Churrascaso Grill on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does El Churrascaso Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Churrascaso Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Churrascaso Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Churrascaso Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent 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.
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