EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
3694 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank coffee, no gloves changed or hand washing before handling clean equipment, cutting board and clean towels. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washing hands with cold water at kitchen hand hand wash sink.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Does not know how to calibrate thermometer.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees working, no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink Water 79 F **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at preparation table.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bar area, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife and mixer inside metal container on standing water. Operator put knife and mixer in a clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at hand washing sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream buckets inside freezer uncovered. Operator covered ice cream buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.