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VIVA BRAZIL

VIVA BRAZIL located in HOLLYWOOD has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

South 21st Avenue
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518168

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease/food debris under cook line equipment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 1 door glass reach in coolers, cook line flip top cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: 1 1 door glass reach in cooler cleaned; next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed at bar three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937573

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease/food debris under cook line equipment Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-75-7:Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at hot holding unit in front of skewer cooking area. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 1 door glass reach in coolers, cook line flip top cooler Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door low top next to kitchen entrance. No tcs foods stored in unit Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked corn (89F - Hot Holding); cooked yukka (85F - Hot Holding); ham croquette (105F - Hot Holding) being held on buffet line for 2.5 hours. Operator states section of steam table not of buffet line not functioning. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days ago located in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Total lack of water at skewer cooking area hand wash sink under Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use cook line hand wash sink to fill bowl with water for cooking 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. Not provided for new employees Warning
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed at bar three compartment sink Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of onions and potatoes stored on floor by dry storage area. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease next to fryer in cook line. Warning
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
  • 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water in entire establishment resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy Reach in- ; White Cheese (60F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water in entire establishment. Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to back door. Water leaking from ceiling
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top cooler
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 1 door glass, 2 door low top glass reach in coolers
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing 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/
  • 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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654903

  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
  • 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 beef over raw pork in 2 door cooler behind flip top. Operator rearranged TCS foods to proper placement. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink in rear of building.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at across 1 door white cooler with raw beef debris. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655707

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed same. FUTURE LEGAL ACTION: www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbprhr The inspection report shows that your establishment is in violation of Florida's sanitation and safety laws. The local office will review your inspection record and may file legal action - an Administrative Complaint - against the business based on the documented violation(s). While we encourage correction of the violations before we take this action, the division bases penalties such as fines and / or license suspension or revocation on the violation(s) listed and the inspection history of the business. When you receive the Administrative Complaint packet, return the requested documents within 21 days.A  The administrative action will be sent by certified mail or hand served by an inspector.A  We encourage you to respond as required to preserve your rights. If you do not RETURN the requested documents within 21 days of receipt of the Administrative Complaint, the division will process a FINAL ORDER including FINES, LICENSE SUSPENSION or LICENSE REVOCATION without your input. The Administrative Complaint packet will provide the name and phone number of the assigned settlement officer to call if you have a question about the violations or about the process for requesting a hearing or accepting a settlement offer.A  A guide to enforcement actions is available online at: A  http://www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbpr/hr/inspections/Enforcement-Actions.htm Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654744

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet assembly at hand wash sink by cook line loose and drain dripping into bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370560

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep area wearing watch. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet assembly at hand wash sink by cook line loose and drain dripping into bucket. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Maximum reach in cooler, containers of raw fish above containers of house made sauces. Employee rearranged cooler for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, commercial mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); commercial lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee, and date marks, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, commercial mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); commercial lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee, and date marks, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) at cook line, STOVETOP - beans (111F - Hot Holding); spinach cream sauce (98F - Hot Holding) 2) at cook line, HOT BOX - white rice (112F - Hot Holding); corn (115F - Hot Holding) Per employee all items prepared after opening 3 hrs ago. All items returned to stove to reheat for proper hot holding and temperature of hot box increased. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site 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/ Luciano Silva 5-24-2018 ServSafe Warning
  • 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/ Certified Food Manager Luciano Silva 5-24-2018 Person in Charge Giovanni da Silva Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cook line. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging on hand sink near back door. Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by cook line due to leak. Warning