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EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL

3694 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762772
DBPR license2314876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 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 2

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut cheese on reach in cooler across grill at front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (56F – Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (59F – Cold Holding) next to fryers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Employee moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents and ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

#3Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total 120 seats, establishments only reported 49 after remodeling. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease can opener holder.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed desserts not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, operator covered during inspection. Observed cut fruits not covered inside cooler at front counter. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves on walk in coolers and walk in freezer.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container not identified with name at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.