EL CHURRASCASO GRILL TAMPA
8603A N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans 51F at 3:95pm cooked the previous day at 8pm. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up take-out container from floor then proceed to prepare food in the front line without washing hands or changing gloves. Employee touched beard then prepared food on front line without washing hands first. Discussed with employee. Employees washed hands and wore gloves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored over unwashed vegetables in Reach in cooler. Several cartons of raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat sauces in Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black beans 51F at 3:95pm cooked the previous day at 8pm. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked black beans 51F at 3:95pm cooked the previous day at 8pm. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
12A-01-4Intermediate – Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee used antiseptic instead of washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee Employee picked up take-out container from floor then proceed to prepare food in the front line without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed with employee washed hands and wore gloves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by jug of dishwashing detergent and tarp. Operator relocated detergent during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sharpening stone and spray bottle stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked beef not identified on menu. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles inside food truck not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of caramel sauce stored on floor. Employee relocated to an approved location during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open bottles of water inside Reach in cooler. Open bottle of water on prep table next to three compartment sink. Employee relocated all bottles to an approved location during time of inspection. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Container of single service take out boxes stored on food truck floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.