La Churrasqueria
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
30
Score
Public records show six inspections at La Churrasqueria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 66, which La Churrasqueria's 30 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter mini reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed box of unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese at walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut carrots and shredded cheese at reach in freezer across triple sink. Advised person in charge to store products properly.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 touched ice with bare hand at ice bin.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter mini reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started plating steak and lettuce to serve to customers. No handwash. Coach employee.
12A-07-5
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 touched ice with bare hand at ice bin.
09-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 gallons of oils stored on floor across walk in cooler. Observed 1 case of water store and on floor at walk in cooler. Advised person in charge to store products properly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink interior soiled with green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at mop sink soiled with green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
30
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to prepare hamburgers. Coached manager on the proper handwashing procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and red cutting boards with cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 plastic containers of oils not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor across walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic bags of breads stored on the floor in the walking cooler. Manager stored bags properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink interior soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee blue Gatorade drink in walk in cooler with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bags of raw chicken and bags of raw beef not identified by common name in reach in cooler across the three compartment sink.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the front area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 4 shield missing at the preparation area at the back.
38-07-4
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in ceilings at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in ceilings at the front counter. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in ceilings at the front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers stored over hot dogs at reach in freezer. Operator was informed the property order to store products at reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburgers stored over unwashed lettuce at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that the raw hamburgers need to be stored under unwashed vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Manager provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on the floor on walk-in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed condiments in a rack with condiments located next to hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Churrasqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Churrasqueria on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Churrasqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Churrasqueria.
How does La Churrasqueria compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
La Churrasqueria most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has La Churrasqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Churrasqueria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Churrasqueria 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 La Churrasqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Churrasqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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