PORTO ALEGRE BRAZILIAN GRILL RESTAURANT
795 E 8 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - 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. Observed two walk-in coolers and one ice machine at the rear of the establishment, outside the building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: 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. Observed two walk-in coolers and one ice machine at the rear of the establishment, outside the building. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 51-16-7: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. Observed two walk-in coolers and one ice machine at the rear of the establishment, outside the building.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle touching the salt. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in or other areas of the establishment. By the dumpster area. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 58F. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine blade soiled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen grill.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching Dirty apron, engaged in food preparation no hand washing.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching dirty kitchen oven then engaging in food preparation.
- 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.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-12-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while cutting meat. Employee threw away gum. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler with shelves soiled.
- 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee by the meat oven blowing out smoke from a vaping machine. Educated manager and employees, that you are not able to smoke while preparing food.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed croutons on top of salad bar not protected. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking out a piece of gum from a bag and put gloves on to start engaging in food preparation with out washing hands. Educated employee about washing hands after change of task. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the inspection. Confirmation number is 236045573. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (106F-116F - Hot Holding) stored on top of prep table and mashed potatoes (123F - Hot Holding) on the steam table. Advised operator to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop handle soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed meat screwers inside the handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the meat cutting station.
- 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 new employees gracile with no signed form. Signed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the meat cutting station.
- 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 flan with no date marking and cold salads in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates on the containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).