Picanha Brazil Steakhouse

22797 Sr 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse stretching back to 2023. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ceiling panel missing in men's restroom
36-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No visible handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area.
31B-04-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
14-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep person put hair restraints on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw fish was stored over some cooked soup. The fish was moved to be stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over ready to eat beef. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee preparing ready to eat foods, exit outside establishment, place food in vehicle, return to kitchen to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over unwashed carrots on speed rack. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean utensils being stored in bucket and metal container with food contact surfaces up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean pots being stored on crates not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken 118F (cooling @2:30 )cooling since 2:00 recheck 110F@ 3:00. As this rate chicken will not reach 70F in the allotted time. Operator placed chicken in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar 2 cappuccino cups in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed half hotel pan in the rice container. Operator removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of salted pork butts in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open container of employee bottled water in low boy at prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picanha Brazil Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse.

How does Picanha Brazil Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Picanha Brazil Steakhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Picanha Brazil Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Picanha Brazil Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Picanha Brazil Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Picanha Brazil Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.