CARRETO’S BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA
8872 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 786-747-4107
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024023008 | Dec 27, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in freezer with no paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located at the prep table.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in back prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located across the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink missing at dish area.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans, hand sink at ware washing area. Observed no hand sink available at ware washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valve is off.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room where mop sink is located.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of service window at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside employee bathroom.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage areas.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door opened during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler across from walk in freezer area.
Dec 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen.
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 establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink, walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage.
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen.
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 establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink, walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at back kitchen open at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 dish machine at 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over mojo inside reach in cooler located at cook line. Employee rearranged products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen.
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 establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink, walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between three compartment sink and the wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan soiled with dust located at prep table near cook line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at back kitchen open at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottle of cooking oil without labels at cook line.
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