Texas De Brazil
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
20
Score
Inspectors have visited Texas De Brazil 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Texas De Brazil was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 13 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Texas De Brazil's 20 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm , operator fixed chlorine container then retested chlorine 50 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard in parts of buffet area , cold side not able to protect food , unable to move back due to cut downs for placement. Baskets on top need to be on a hinged serving platter or under sneeze guard . **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face , and grabbed skewer with food to slice and serve to public **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours Mash potatoes 118F -Hot Holding Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of butane , next to sugar , operator moved to designated location **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Per operator , unable to determine date opened for milk in server station **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in server area in back of establishment **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Parmesan cheese **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards in back prep area **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in server station **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in wall in cooler -dish racks in dish Pitt **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign for handwashing sink I'm back server area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of walk in cooler -exterior of trash cans -Dish racks **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple broken equipment in garbage area **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On three compartment sink in dish machine area **Warning**
29-11-4
20
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in meat walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface ddbsa over 1130 under prep area in back kitchen rechecked sink and surface ddbsa 700 **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to mop sink area
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In open kitchen reach in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish machine area Behind three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - 2 Light not functioning. In front open kitchen hoods **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag in dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In prep area next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front cook line oven gasket torn
14-11-5
43
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw cold smoked salmon over sliced cheeses in prep wall in cooler 2) raw teak skewer over commercially cooked sausage in meat walk,in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen in dessert area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled Server station underneath **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on lip of prep table in meta cooking room
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room and kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom. Installed during inspection
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In meat prep room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clean rack in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in prep kitchen
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coated metal juicer at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine behind the bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles Next to suran wrap in meat cutting room . **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline table cream sauce (45-56F - Cold Holding)/1 hour. Operatpr placed in cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda holster soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitchers stored in Bar handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bar floor tile missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Bar floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on top of camp in food storage area, **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to mop sink wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in wait station cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wash ware area ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
37
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. -employee unisex restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in dishwashing area with apparent water damage, operator states repairs have been scheduled
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -multiple employee beverages and personalitems on shelves above meat preparation station, operator relocated -employee clothing stored above food on shelf in dry storage area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath dishwasher have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -meat walk-in cooler door gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -produce walk-in cooler
14-17-4
58
May 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from last night cooked beef (53F - Cooling) - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (53F - Cooling) In walk in over night per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Mozzarella cheese balls 47f Cooked shrimp 51F on sheet rack for salad bar. Operator returned to ambient cooling **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
03F-06-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife holder and knife soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server station opened previous day, - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking wearing a watch - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2nd dish washer at bar. Operator stated it is in repair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled walk in cooler with blood and cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in grill area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled in grill area Fan cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Rubber bands on asparagus after cooking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken lids on containers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area dirty with utensils stored against wall - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
26
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (53F - Cooling) In walk in over night per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Mozzarella cheese balls 47f Cooked shrimp 51F on sheet rack for salad bar. Operator returned to ambient cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen 400 ppm. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from last night cooked beef (53F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked beef in meat cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork and beef sausage stored over whole muscle in tact beef in walk in cooler on meet rack **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Sanitizer for dining not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Buffet line name plate does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server station opened previous day,
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife holder and knife soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Left hand sink in bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Left hand sink in bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with red potato's **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking wearing a watch
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2nd dish washer at bar. Operator stated it is in repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Excessive Water on floor in bar. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled walk in cooler with blood and cloths.
36-10-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in grill area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled in grill area Fan cover in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Rubber bands on asparagus after cooking.
08B-39-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee picked up wiping cloth from the floor and put on prep counter to use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken lids on containers.
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area dirty with utensils stored against wall
36-27-5
9
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at entrance of the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Several green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas De Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas De Brazil on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas De Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Texas De Brazil.
How does Texas De Brazil compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Texas De Brazil most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Texas De Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas De Brazil have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Texas De Brazil 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 Texas De Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Texas De Brazil is inspected around three times per year on average.
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