Raizes Churrascaria

139 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Portuguese

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Raizes Churrascaria has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up four times.

Raizes Churrascaria's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jul 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raizes Churrascaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raizes Churrascaria on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raizes Churrascaria?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raizes Churrascaria.

How does Raizes Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Raizes Churrascaria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Raizes Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Raizes Churrascaria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raizes Churrascaria 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 Raizes Churrascaria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raizes Churrascaria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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