Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA

9559 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3658968
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13499360
DBPR license2335129

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil and cream on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed from table and placed in warewash area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of flour next to ice bin. Observed small cup inside of salt across cook line. Operator removed both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to hand sink at cook line.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where grill is.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area; oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes in warewash area. Observed at entrance to warewash area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between cooler and prep table. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.