Viva Brazil

1655 &1657 South 21St Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020
Other
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Viva Brazil has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Viva Brazil squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed at bar three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
27-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease/food debris under cook line equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 1 door glass reach in coolers, cook line flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: 1 1 door glass reach in cooler cleaned; next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water in entire establishment resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. **Warning**
12A-08-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy Reach in- ; White Cheese (60F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water in entire establishment. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cases of onions and potatoes stored on floor by dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease next to fryer in cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
41
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator
11-26-1
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
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing machine
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to back door. Water leaking from ceiling
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 1 door glass, 2 door low top glass reach in coolers
29-49-6
50
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink in rear of building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in 2 door cooler behind flip top. Operator rearranged TCS foods to proper placement. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at across 1 door white cooler with raw beef debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
06-06-5
64
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed same. FUTURE LEGAL ACTION: www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbprhr The inspection report shows that your establishment is in violation of Florida's sanitation and safety laws. The local office will review your inspection record and may file legal action - an Administrative Complaint - against the business based on the documented violation(s). While we encourage correction of the violations before we take this action, the division bases penalties such as fines and / or license suspension or revocation on the violation(s) listed and the inspection history of the business. When you receive the Administrative Complaint packet, return the requested documents within 21 days.A The administrative action will be sent by certified mail or hand served by an inspector.A We encourage you to respond as required to preserve your rights. If you do not RETURN the requested documents within 21 days of receipt of the Administrative Complaint, the division will process a FINAL ORDER including FINES, LICENSE SUSPENSION or LICENSE REVOCATION without your input. The Administrative Complaint packet will provide the name and phone number of the assigned settlement officer to call if you have a question about the violations or about the process for requesting a hearing or accepting a settlement offer.A A guide to enforcement actions is available online at: A http://www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbpr/hr/inspections/Enforcement-Actions.htm **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) at cook line, STOVETOP - beans (111F - Hot Holding); spinach cream sauce (98F - Hot Holding) 2) at cook line, HOT BOX - white rice (112F - Hot Holding); corn (115F - Hot Holding) Per employee all items prepared after opening 3 hrs ago. All items returned to stove to reheat for proper hot holding and temperature of hot box increased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Maximum reach in cooler, containers of raw fish above containers of house made sauces. Employee rearranged cooler for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, commercial mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); commercial lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee, and date marks, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, commercial mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); commercial lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee, and date marks, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging on hand sink near back door. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by cook line due to leak. **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luciano Silva 5-24-2018 ServSafe **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Luciano Silva 5-24-2018 Person in Charge Giovanni da Silva **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep area wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet assembly at hand wash sink by cook line loose and drain dripping into bucket. **Warning**
29-08-4
25
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter bar- observed chemical cleaners hanging on trash can. Operator removed spray bottles of chemicals.
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at rear exit door- observed containers of fry soybean oil being stored on the floor. Operator removed oil from the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink at broiler- observed hand washing sink draining water slowly.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at hand washing sink- observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator stored mop inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table cutting board- observed employee bottle of water on cutting board. Employee removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Brazil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Brazil on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva Brazil?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viva Brazil.

How does Viva Brazil compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Viva Brazil most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Viva Brazil's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viva Brazil have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Viva Brazil 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 Viva Brazil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viva Brazil is inspected around three times per year on average.