EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
3694 W 12 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking soda from a can at kitchen area. Manager coached employee on drinking and eating in authorized areas only. Corrected On-Site
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review, no seating change written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider submitted. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on door to the outside at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 80F Employee stored Ice cream scoop on a dry container. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer, li burned out. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan covers inside walk in coolers. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on new seating area door to outside gap underneath.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside vegetable walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board front counter Grooved.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table and open cup with water on shelf above food preparation at kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed to cooks at kitchen preparing food no hair restraints.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen, front of walk in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter sandwich table towels under cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fab covers ins walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit no available for dish machine.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees at time of inspection, no certified manager present.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed on hand sink at kitchen no hot water. Hot water valve was closed at hand was sink, employee opened. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
15
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen personnel preparing food no hair restraints Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs served on stove handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped next to microwave above prep table. Employee removed bug zapper. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee stored Ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket by 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee added sanitizer into bucket now at Quaternary 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain rub store on prep table. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Jose Antonio Cruz Cabrera 07/25/2018 Only certified manager. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed No proof provided. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-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 inside walk in cooler, boiled yuca, cooked black beans, plant foods, créme brûlée prepared day before according to cook with no date labels. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certifications expired 07/23/2023 Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 24 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 15 basic).