Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at attached water hose bib near hand wash sink and meat grill. Manager ordered new back flow preventer **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bar soda nozzle with black build up. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal skewers stored on top of hand wash sink in raw meat walk in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks stored unsecured near management office. Manager secured **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack floor tiles near ware washing area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink near meat grill area with slow drain. Manager fixed **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan stored in bar reach in cooler uncovered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of raw bacon at 38F stored thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Employee place away **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep salmon stored over container of prep kiwi in bottom reach in cooler. Raw prep frozen beef stored over open case of frozen peas on shelf in walk in freezer. All items properly stored by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle at bar area with black build up
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of training for servers hired over 60 days
53B-02-5
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. Operator has some employees with no form
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four CO2 tanks stored unsecured next to manager office
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food with watch on wrist **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop sink area
42-01-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks near manager office not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with watch on wrist **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in make table cooler with gasket in disrepair. Manager provided quote for repair **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up
14-69-4
78
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in raw meat walk in cooler hand wash sink. Paper towel provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In dumpster area. Employee clean up area **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink inside meat walk in cooler with clean skewers on top of sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair at liquor room counter area
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in standing water on prep table next to meat walk in cooler at 67F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance stored in 2 separate containers unlabeled at dry storage area. Employee stated it sugar and other is salt
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored on in use green cutting board on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint and no beard guard in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
70
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potato (118-127F - Hot Holding), stored in hot holding unit in kitchen, temperature was recently lowered approximately less than 1 hour ago as per manager to keep warm but manager turn up temperature on dial to reheat to 165F and then to maintain at 135F) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At dry equipments storage rack
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint in kitchen area
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry equipments storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to front bar area floor in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored inside prep sink at 74F
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting board on prep table next to meat walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse.
How does Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse 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 Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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