RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
9559 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above handsink across cook line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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: beans (54F – Cooling); yellow cream sauce (56F – Cooling); cooked potato (49F – Cooling). As per operator, food was cooked the night before. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: beans (54F – Cooling); yellow cream sauce (56F – Cooling); cooked potato (49F – Cooling). As per operator, food was cooked the night before. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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. Observed at bar area chlorine machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flies in warewash area under dish machine. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in brackets wrapped in cloth. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in door of dishmachine at bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blender at bar area. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handsink removed from warewash area; no plans submitted. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 handsink removed from warewash area; no plans submitted. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where kitchen equipment is kept. Observed on dry storage racks. **Warning**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed most employees date of birth missing from certificates. **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl stored in salt container. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed above prep and handsink across cook line: cups, phones, and speaker. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers of rice, beans and flour stored under soap in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above dry storage rack in prep area. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between three compartment sink and wall in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under multiple cutting boards in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed across cook line salt and sugar containers with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:12 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.