RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).