RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
9559 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed inside walk in cooler: cooked mushrooms (48F – Cold Holding), Potato Salad (47F – Cold Holding), cheese (48F – Cold Holding), and cooked carrots (47 F Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line used as dump sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.