RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
11995 SW 26 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed staff handle dirty dishes and not wash hands. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects with some landing on the ceiling and walls in dry food storage room. **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for swai fish using in ceviche. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage stored over raw bacon at RIC at cook line. Staff arranged product accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche (50F – Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (45F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F – Cold Holding); cut melon (50F – Cold Holding). As per manager, 1 hour. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside HWS at preparation area. Utensil was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of blue chemical stored over preparation table at dessert area. **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed large ice machine filter with no service date. **Warning**
Basic 21
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at employee bathroom. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at cook line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky paper over preparation table at prep area. Tape was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at prepares. Tongs were removed. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil container with water at 109F at cook line and at 99F at desserts area. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across from grill. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at HWS at cook line. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored face up at desserts area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed WIC walls soiled. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at bar area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:35 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.