Rio Grande Churrascaria
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
64
Score
Rio Grande Churrascaria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Rio Grande Churrascaria was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 18 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 21 violations before.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging ceiling tile on top of roasted oven in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed bulging ceiling tile on top of roasted oven in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at all reach in coolers inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed torn gaskets at all reach in coolers inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed soiled floor inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to fryer station. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with complete seasoning not covered on top of prep area. Also observed bin with rice with no lids under prep table next to back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed bin with rice with no lids under prep table next to back exit door. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed broken floor tiles inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and not washing hands after working with raw products and switching tasks to ready to eat.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed servers dropping dirty plates and utensils in the ware washing area and grabbing clean plates without washing hands first.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly flying around inside kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for swan used in ceviche. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two gallon of Clorox next to boxes of Caramel on prep table in dessert area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers ceviche at the salad bar area but it is not posted on menu nor is it identified as a raw item.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificate for Marlon Diaz, Luis Vega, Lazaro Vega, Ernesto Rivero.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine in coffee station.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging ceiling tile on top of roasted oven in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink containers stored on top of prep area in dessert area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on prep table in dessert prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation inside reach inside dessert prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting clean equipment at dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at all reach in coolers inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside kitchen prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two 5 gallon containers of mayonnaise stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled inter of microwave that is used for dessert preparation. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers inside kitchen inside kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed bathroom with broken tight-fitting self-closing doors located inside kitchen area.
32-04-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation inside kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled wiping cloth on top of roasted meat oven.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with complete seasoning not covered on top of prep area. Also observed bin with rice with no lids under prep table next to back exit door.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled oven wall next to walk in cooler .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution after uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet and soiled towel on top of prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with food preparation inside reach in coolers and inside walk in cooler with no proper labels. Observed container with salt and pepper with no labels.
02D-01-5
9
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed grooved cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside at kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation areas shelves. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed at preparation areas shelves. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots at kitchen, plates at buffet not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed pots at kitchen not inverted. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
58
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 28 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneeze guards no wide enough to protect the food **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep areas at kitchen cooked pasta (80F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (79F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (69F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil mixture (80F - Cold Holding) prepared 5 hours ago. Buffet line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (47F - Hot Holding) placed 1 hour ago according to to manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 flying insects at preparation area, 6 flying insects at kitchen, 7 Flying insects at coffee station. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches coming out of a small crack on the ceiling at ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall at ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and cutting boards soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of potatoes stored on the floor at storage area.. Employee stored food six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice bin container no handle in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing at storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling at prep area kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers with clean metal grilling skewers under hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots at kitchen, plates at buffet not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ceiling above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys speakers and cellular phones on prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees Preparing food, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside at kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed trough out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside rice bin. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over box of unwashed limes at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation areas shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at bar, unwashed limes next to hand sink at bar area, Manager stored lime box properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers no labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
9
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed soda cans stored in drinking ice in outside bar area.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs and raw pool eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed soda cans stored in drinking ice in outside bar area
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade brush for coffee.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in HWS in outside bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pineapple stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Also observed box of lemons stored on the floor at inside bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at inside bar area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment and wall in dishwasher area.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handle of oven. Operator removed the tongs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table next to dry storage area.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at outside bar area and women bathroom . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler under preparation table next to fryer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator began running water over the chicken. Also observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across from stove. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
20
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for Chlorine or Quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls no handle used to dispense rice and beans. Manager discarded bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 thanks no secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee restroom and women bathrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored over single serve items at dry storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken at preparation reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at dry storage hall. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bibs, and box of can tomatoes stored on the floor. Manager stored food items on shelves above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed 3 Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed the handles from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored in sanitizer next to grill. Manager placed the utensils on dish machine to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates at buffet not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler across fryer.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawed at ambient temperature at dessert station. Employee placed the chicken inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
33
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide stored over single serve containers. Manager removed insecticide and stored away from single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored food containers not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employees bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 80F. Manager discarded water and removed scoops, stored them in a dry metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
24-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge. Operator discard at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rio Grande Churrascaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rio Grande Churrascaria on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rio Grande Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rio Grande Churrascaria.
How does Rio Grande Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Rio Grande Churrascaria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Rio Grande Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rio Grande Churrascaria have averaged around 18 violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rio Grande Churrascaria 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 Rio Grande Churrascaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rio Grande Churrascaria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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