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EL CHURRASCASO STEAK AND SEAFOOD

11608 CITY HALL PROMENADE · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351064
DBPR license1624085

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed beans hot held at 111F in crockpot. Per operator, beans cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator increased stirred and increased temperature on the unit. -Observed rice hot held at 77F in steam table. Per operator, rice placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat rice to 171F. Correct on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen block with garbage container. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate02C-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 at 11:20 a.m. no date marked on flan and sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked at 9:00 a.m. yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine . Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed knife stored between handwash sink and food preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Panasonic microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked yucca stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.