Texas De Brazil
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Texas De Brazil stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Texas De Brazil on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in dessert walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
14-17-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at 2nd floor area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled atb2 nd floor area.
36-34-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at second floor area.
24-18-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 it to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. As per Cindy at plan review no new documents has been submitted as of today. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback information observed water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat liquid eggs inside of pastry walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at dish sink in pastry dish area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of bucket. Operator hung up mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container inside flour located in the dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside poultry and meet cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna on standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container with raw fish inside with wrong label as per label said smoke salmon.
16-46-4
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Nov 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink near back prep table in kitchen. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop at cinnamon container in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near back hallway.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at the dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign by bar area hand wash sink. Operator placed hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored inside sanitizing solution. Operator discarded towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a trash can in prep area. Manager removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rack under heat lamp rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle bowl used to dispense food in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of red onions stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Manger moved the bag to storage stand. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sipping cloth not stored in sanitizer water in prep area. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a piece of wood not sealed used as a landing for cooked products and trays.
14-06-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas De Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas De Brazil on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas De Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Texas De Brazil.
How does Texas De Brazil compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Texas De Brazil most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Texas De Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas De Brazil have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Texas De Brazil means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Texas De Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Texas De Brazil is inspected around four times per year on average.
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