RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
11995 SW 26 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Did not observed any flying insects. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed Ceviche (41F – Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (40F – Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (43F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F – Cold Holding); cut melon (52F – Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours, fruit was removed and new product placed. No tuna salad available at time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed no quaternary test strips. **Time Extended**
16-62-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file. As per operator plans have been submitted. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed large ice machine filter with no service date. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed large ice machine filter with no service date. **Time Extended**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled. **Time Extended**
16-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed at dish machine. **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at employee bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed doors not self closing at male employee bathroom. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Cutting board grooved at cook line. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed gap under back. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream. **Time Extended**
10-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door. **Time Extended**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at HWS at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed no signage at HWS at cook line. **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
29-07-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed WIC walls soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed WIC walls soiled. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.