RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
11
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 pots at kitchen, plates at buffet not inverted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed pots at kitchen not inverted. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed grooved cutting boards. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. **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 back door to outside at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens. **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation areas shelves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed at preparation areas shelves. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
28
Total
36
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice bin container no handle in use. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing at storage area. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling at prep area kitchen. Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers with clean metal grilling skewers under hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots at kitchen, plates at buffet not inverted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys speakers and cellular phones on prep tables. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees Preparing food, no hair restraints. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside at kitchen. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed trough out the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of potatoes stored on the floor at storage area.. Employee stored food six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside rice bin. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over box of unwashed limes at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, handles in equipment, soiled exterior of ovens.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows at coffee station open, no protection of any kind Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation areas shelves. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, salt and rice bins no covered. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at bar, unwashed limes next to hand sink at bar area, Manager stored lime box properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed broken wooden steak boards. Operator can not prove it was food grade wood. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers no labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 flying insects at preparation area, 6 flying insects at kitchen, 7 Flying insects at coffee station. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches coming out of a small crack on the ceiling at ware washing area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall at ware washing area. Warning
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneeze guards no wide enough to protect the food Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep areas at kitchen cooked pasta (80F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (79F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (69F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil mixture (80F - Cold Holding) prepared 5 hours ago. Buffet line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (47F - Hot Holding) placed 1 hour ago according to to manager. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and cutting boards soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 36 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 28 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table next to dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in HWS in outside bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed rusty on shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at inside bar area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment and wall in dishwasher area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - 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
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table next to dry storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at outside bar area and women bathroom . Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed soda cans stored in drinking ice in outside bar area.
- 08A-20-5:High 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-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneezeguard not wide enough for proper protection.
- 01B-13-4:High 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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in HWS in outside bar area.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade brush for coffee.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt container, cup no handle. Manager removed cup from inside salt container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys, cell phones and wallet on top of prep table. Manager stored items away from prep areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraints.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area cracked tiles on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor at bar area. Employee stored bucket properly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area, employee stored ice soy with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at coffee station and by grill at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at prep area soiled. Fan covers inside walk in co soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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 at buffet line first temperature 1:00 PM cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Placed two hours ago according to manager. Cook took cooked chicken container to kitchen reheat in oven. Second temperature 1:20 pm, cooked chicken (170F - Reheating ) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. Observed holster and soda nozzle at bar area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employees bathroom . Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
18
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls no handle used to dispense rice and beans. Manager discarded bowls Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 thanks no secured.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee restroom and women bathrooms.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored over single serve items at dry storage shelves.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken at preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at dry storage hall. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bibs, and box of can tomatoes stored on the floor. Manager stored food items on shelves above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed 3 Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed the handles from ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored in sanitizer next to grill. Manager placed the utensils on dish machine to clean. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at outside bar. Repeat Violation
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates at buffet not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler across fryer.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawed at ambient temperature at dessert station. Employee placed the chicken inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for Chlorine or Quaternary.
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 18 basic).