DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL CHURRASCASO GRILL TAMPA

8425 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732237

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour on shelf under prep. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of chicken stored on floor in back kitchen. Employee placed in walkin cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along fan
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Untenable stored in water temped at 75F on service line prep table. Employee dumped water Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at 3-compartment sink. Employee placed in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Yellow wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on service line. Employee placed in dirty hamper. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728402

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin and flour bins. Operator discarded plastic bowls with no handle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in kitchen. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of raw pork stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bowl of tomato and cheese salad 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Operator moved salad into reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small amount of cooked plantain 128 F stored in steam well at cook line. Employee turned switch to higher heat position at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666510

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8664842

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies at cook line and 3 live flies at dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 3 live flies on wall at cook line. 1 live fly on wiping cloth at dish machine. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545855

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on a prep table with juice machine in kitchen. Observed employee drinking with no straw on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees ate and drank then back to work with food and food utensils with no handwash. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies at cook line and 3 live flies at dish machine area. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple cooking skewers stored in handwash sink on cook line. A colander with trash food debris stored in handwash sink at dish machine area, used as a dump sink. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. 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/ Observed 6 employees working at time of inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350340

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored with desserts in reach-in cooler. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside the backdoor and returned to cook line, then engaged to work with food without changing gloves. Discussed with operator.
  • 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hook and food debris in handwash sink at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8292309

  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handled soiled dishes, then rinsed her hands with cold water in handwash sink with no soap. Discussed proper handwash procedures with manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Employee washed hands with cold water in handwash sink on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the handwash sink as prep sink at front service counter. Observed making drinks with water from handwash sink, then rinsed drink mixer cups in handwash sink. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for handwash only. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Spoon and sponge stored in handwash sink at wait station. Observed employee filling water to container in handwash sink at wait station. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**