Rodizio Grill

8017 Plaza Del Lago Dr 101, Estero, FL 33928

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Rodizio Grill, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Estero average 82, so Rodizio Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up a metal pan and place it on the stove.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle in the service area near the espresso machine. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in the bulk sugar bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair protection.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in the bar area soiled with white substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal and sourdough dough mix not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked beef scraps in the walk in cooler, operator moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in the walk in cooler, operator moved raw fish to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board on the cook line, operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken cleaned and rebagged above commercially packed vegetables. Operator moved chicken to lower location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge no operating.

16-38-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rodizio Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rodizio Grill on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rodizio Grill?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rodizio Grill.

How does Rodizio Grill compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Rodizio Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has Rodizio Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rodizio Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rodizio Grill 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 Rodizio Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rodizio Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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