TEXAS DE BRAZIL
Dadeland Mall
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook some green cut boards with marks not longer cleanable.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing at employees bathroom 2nd floor.
- 21-45-1:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed two buckets at 0ppm according to manufacturer test kit, staff provided new buckets and retested accordingly to manufacturer specs.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Instructed staff to use the second floor dishwasher machine until the first floor machine in sanitizing correctly.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. Admin Complaint
- 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-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. As per Cindy at plan review no new documents has been submitted as of today. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file , as of today no plans review on file. . Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback information observed water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 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-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. As per Cindy at plan review no new documents has been submitted as of today. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar second floor.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By dishwashing room.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Round metal containers.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice cream scoop handle. Electrical wire holding ice machine sensor.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Dishwasher area.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn garbage bags used as shelf cover for clean serving plates.
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. First floor bar. Staff placed towel in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only.
- 49-03-4:Flammables stored/debris present in water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area dishwasher chlorine solution at 15 ppm.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic paste in oil at 60°F at front counter cooking line.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes reheated to 145F. Corrected On-Site
- 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 mashed potatoes hot holding at 120°F at kitchen oven, operator placed back in unit to reheat to 165°F. Observed beef ribs at front line grill at 130°f hot holding, operator moved back to oven to reheat to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Second floor bar ice bin, inside reach in freezer used for frozen shrimp, probe thermometer, water bottle holder,
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing metal plates with blood residue.
- 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-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine with soiled exterior. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four CO2 tanks not secured near bar area on first floor.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior door near back exit of restaurant.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior near dessert prep table soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and lemon pepper at cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to use three compartment sink. Observed dish machine at 0PPM Chlorine. Service call placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn salad (51F - Cold Holding); taboule (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) at buffet table. As per operator, products were placed at 12PM. Operator removed products and placed in ice bins for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop at cinnamon container in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near back hallway.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at the dish washing area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign by bar area hand wash sink. Operator placed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored inside sanitizing solution. Operator discarded towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink near back prep table in kitchen. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).