Texas De Brazil
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Texas De Brazil has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Sunrise restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean plate without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass reach in cooler by cookline- cheesecake 51F at 2:45- 51F at 3:10( cooling since 12:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within 6 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At walk in cooler - green marinade 64F at 2:30 to 64F at 3:10( cooling since 2:40)- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within 4 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage shelf - Employee phone stored over food - educated operator employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by rain water dripping from roof in cookline. . See stop sale.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed customer reused plate at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed several c0 tanks in dry storage area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed water draining from roof at cookline.
36-32-5
Basic - Food contaminated by rain water dripping from roof in cookline. . See stop sale.
08B-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen. Operator remove to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside double decker oven.
22-08-4
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple Sink: sink and surface(170ppm). Corrected to 1875ppm.
22-51-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tomatoes and chimichuri not adequately covered under sneeze guard at buffet line. Employee placed items under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 15 flying insect flying around and landing on dry storage shelf - Approximately 5 flying insects landing on ceiling abound storage area - 1 flying insect landing napkin on dining table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at grill area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in prep sink in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Customer used a soiled utensil and/or plate to obtain additional food from the self-service salad bar/buffet.
08B-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Ice cream stored uncovered in ice cream freezer.
08B-12-5
50
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 2 flying insect flying around bar entrance. 1 flying insect flying around hand wash sink next to bar. Manager killed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Walk-in freezer Observed raw steak stored next to french fries. Items were not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Sink and Surface: 2258ppm. Corrected to 1875.
22-51-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - preparation sink next to cooking unit. Observed in use utensil held in standing water at 74F. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and Surface: 2258ppm. Corrected to 1875. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
52
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas De Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas De Brazil on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas De Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Texas De Brazil.
How does Texas De Brazil compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Texas De Brazil most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Texas De Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Texas De Brazil have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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