El Churrasco Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Churrasco Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Indiantown average 82, so El Churrasco Grill trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
43
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee without gloves touching taco shells with bare hands . Operator washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef in to go bags in freezer at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed raw shelled eggs above unwashed peppers . Operator removed the eggs .. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 chicken (91-99F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in oven to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaning above salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose Bibb next to hand sink at cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
35
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat carrots and celery in walk in cooler. Operator store items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes only being washed and rinsed, no sanitizing solution set up. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bags in low boy reach in cooler on cook line. observed raw pork in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bags in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: cooked chicken wings (90F-hot holding); plantains (83F - Hot Holding) per operator, items placed at steam table at 1:30 and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F within 2 hours or chill to 41F within 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cookline.
23-24-4
47
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
39
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Churrasco Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Churrasco Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Churrasco Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Churrasco Grill.
How does El Churrasco Grill compare to other restaurants in Indiantown?
El Churrasco Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Indiantown average of 82.
Has El Churrasco Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Churrasco Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Churrasco 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 Churrasco Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Churrasco Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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