EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1245
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745731
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed where installs and container of oil are under prep table.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice bin, hole in tile.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container on freezer floor; operator placed on shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both chest freezers at cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line; operator placed on shelf on cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper on prep table in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer ice cream without lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed stored above microwave and prep table. Operator moved to secluded location. Corrected On-Site
- 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 form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator placed at triple sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator moved out of the way. Corrected On-Site 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; chlorine sanitizer.
- 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 2 employees working for less than 2 months on site; no agreement. Inspector provided form and associates and manager signed and dated.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray at front counter.
Inspection Date: 12/17/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled AC returns over mop sink area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at kitchen preparation table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed contain Net oh cooking oil stored on the floor at kitchen , also a bag of potatoes at walk in cooler.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in coolers units at kitchen line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of ice cream at chest freezer uncovered.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping towels not stored in sanitizer bucket at different kitchen preparation tables.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to walk in cooler entrance.
- 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/
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not probe thermometer available for food safety.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at men bathroom used by food handling employees.
Inspection Date: 5/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623198
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease accumulation located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler observed mix salad (55F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee placed salad in the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623603
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water cup stored on food storage shelf above the prep cooler at preparation area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the preparation cooler located across front the fryers cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (70 F - Cold Holding), as per employees food wash put in this unit less than 4 hours ago at 11 am. Instructed employee to removed food from this unit and transferred it to another working cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife and food residue in the hand wash sink at cook line.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable answered cold holding temperature for TCS food.
Inspection Date: 2/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386509
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease accumulation located at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler observed mix salad (55F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee placed salad in the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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Phone: (305) 800-3663
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(303 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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