RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA SOUTHWEST RANCHES LLC
6800 DYKES RD · SOUTHWEST RANCHES · Broward County · FL 33331
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of 5.51 pounds of artichokes **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter fresh garlic and oil (47F – Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes. Operator added more ice to the container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One person without training. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar area **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented Can of 5.51 pounds of artichokes on storage rack. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 108F employee turned on burner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on cook line shelf. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:39 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.