RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cut baby corn cans dented on rack by office. Operator segregated to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **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 steak stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked brisket,cooked pasta and potato salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rolando,Eniel,Yerandi and Erick certificates expired. **Warning**
Basic 10
21-19-4Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on floor at office. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at bar area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at meat cutting station, manager coached employee. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky tape with trapped insects at meat cutting area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked rice stored on cracked plastic container, operator changed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked rice container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease can opener holder. Observed soiled with food debris gaskets in all units at preparation area. Observed soiled with slime walk in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units at preparation area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:41 AM.
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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.