PORTO ALEGRE BRAZILIAN GRILL RESTAURANT
795 E 8 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 flying insects landing on beer nozzles at dispensing unit at dining area. Also observed 8 flying insects flying around preparation area at front counter where the meat skewers get prepared. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored above bacon on shelves in reach in cooler at preparation area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touching his head while using gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.Employee removed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at buffet Pasta Salad (54F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (49F – Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Chicken Cold Salad (53F – Cold Holding) as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (53F – Cold Holding); Raw Picaña (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler at preparation area, as per operator less than 4 hours. Also observed chicken salad (54F – Cold Holding); Pasta Salad (49F – Cold Holding);); coleslaw (46F – Cold Holding) at Walk in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Garlic Picaña (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Beef Skewers (53F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (51 F – Cold Holding); Raw Beef Skewers (51F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter preparation area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed at buffet Pasta Salad (54F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (49F – Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Chicken Cold Salad (53F – Cold Holding) as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled with food debris next to ovens at kitchen area. Also observed 2 white cutting boards soiled at preparation table next to rice maker machine at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided paper. **Warning**
Basic 7
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean lines bag stored on floor next to walk in cooler entrance, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottles and food stored on shelves above prep areas in front charcoal grill and next to fryers at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside standing water at 98° F. next to ovens at kitchen area. Operator removed container at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to oven at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled next to preparation table at kitchen area and front counter area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes case stored on the floor next to mop sink area. Operator removed it and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.