Rio Grande Churrascaria
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
39
Score
Rio Grande Churrascaria is a restaurant located at 9559 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
39
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
15
Mar 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
35
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of flour next to ice bin. Observed small cup inside of salt across cook line. Operator removed both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to hand sink at cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where grill is.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area; oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes in warewash area. Observed at entrance to warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between cooler and prep table. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil and cream on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed from table and placed in warewash area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
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