RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
9559 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher in bar area with 0 ppm. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11 flies in kitchen on ceiling and walls above prep table. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area; on wall. Observed 3 live flies in dry storage area on ceiling. Observed 2 live flies in bar area; flying around. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: potato salad (46F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F – Cold Holding); cooked potato (51F – Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler door was left open for prepping counter; all foods in temp danger zone for less than 2 hours. Observed across cook line: garlic in oil fresh (61F Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on dry food rack. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line used as dump sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training on site. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 14
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 20 dead flies on sticky tape in warewash area. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **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 speaker charging on top of sugar bin. Observed phone on each above food. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor next to ice bin. Observed in dry storage area meat on floor. Operator placed in walk in cooler on shelf. Observed in walk in cooler cases of produce on floor. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at warewash area hand sink. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer next to ice bin. Observed in both walk in coolers and all reach in. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar with no label next to ice machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.