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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed soda cans stored in drinking ice in outside bar area.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs and raw pool eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed soda cans stored in drinking ice in outside bar area
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in HWS in outside bar area.
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.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade brush for coffee.
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of pineapple stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Also observed box of lemons stored on the floor at inside bar area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at inside bar area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment and wall in dishwasher area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handle of oven. Operator removed the tongs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table next to dry storage area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at outside bar area and women bathroom . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler under preparation table next to fryer soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator began running water over the chicken. Also observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across from stove. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:56 PM.
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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.