TEXAS DE BRAZIL
Sawgrass Mills Circle
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line at front counter. PIC removed wet wiping cloth and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes then proceeded to remove clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. PIC education educated about proper handling procedures. 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. Observed: - at front counter cook line chicken drum sticks (126-145F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out off temp for approximately 30mins. Items placed over heat to be reheated. - in kitchen next to stove, white rice (129F - Hot Holding). per operator item has been out off temp temperature for approximately 2 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip used with dish machine at bar. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Observed no handle plate used to serve rice from rice cooker next to stove. - Observed no handle plate used to portion flour mix under table across from stove.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf holding restaurant ingredients next to walk-in cooler. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inuse dessert utensils held in standing water at 77F in prep sink next to stove. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of flour container under table across from stove in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed several c0 tanks in dry storage area not secured.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed water draining from roof at cookline.
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by rain water dripping from roof in cookline. . See stop sale.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen. Operator remove to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside double decker oven.
- 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by rain water dripping from roof in cookline. . See stop sale.
- 08B-05-4:Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed customer reused plate at buffet line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-08-5:Basic - Customer used a soiled utensil and/or plate to obtain additional food from the self-service salad bar/buffet.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Ice cream stored uncovered in ice cream freezer.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in prep sink in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tomatoes and chimichuri not adequately covered under sneeze guard at buffet line. Employee placed items under sneeze guard. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 15 flying insect flying around and landing on dry storage shelf - Approximately 5 flying insects landing on ceiling abound storage area - 1 flying insect landing napkin on dining table. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-51-5:High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple Sink: sink and surface(170ppm). Corrected to 1875ppm.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at grill area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Customer used a soiled utensil and/or plate to obtain additional food from the self-service salad bar/buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Operator educated about the proper procedure.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at grill area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - preparation sink next to cooking unit. Observed in use utensil held in standing water at 74F. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Sink and Surface: 2258ppm. Corrected to 1875. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 2 flying insect flying around bar entrance. 1 flying insect flying around hand wash sink next to bar. Manager killed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Walk-in freezer Observed raw steak stored next to french fries. Items were not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-51-5:High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Sink and Surface: 2258ppm. Corrected to 1875.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).