RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in HWS in outside bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed rusty on shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
32-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of pineapple stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Also observed box of lemons stored on the floor at inside bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
21-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table next to dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler under preparation table next to fryer soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.