BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
3230 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the cold holding unit in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); potato salad (63F – Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); potato salad (63F – Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the certified food manager Claudio Silva expired 10/1/2025.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with no label in the dish area.
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of uncooked rice stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored in the floor in the hallway. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in the warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks and spoons stored with the food contact surface up on the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:02 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.