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CHURRASQUERIA BIRD ROAD

14709 SW 42 ST STE 307, Miami FL 33185 · 7867627796

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331338
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese inside WIC.
High priority/08A-05-6
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by WIC.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche inside WIC without date marked, as per manager from previous day.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of coal on floor by grill.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
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May 8, 2026□ 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed reach flans prepared onsite with not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit May 8, 2026 · Observed flans prepared onsite with not date marked. Time Extended
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from the kitchen area next to the charbroiled grill.
Intermediate/31A-04-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed kitchen hand no chlorine tes kit onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed reach flans prepared onsite with not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by the three compartment sink, behind freezers
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food pulp stored inside supermarket bag at reach in freezer in storage area. Manager removed and stored in clear bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located across from walking cooler soiled with food residue.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across grill machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink across walking cooler. Manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. label. Observed bottle of degreaser Not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at lobby soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walking cooler soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Hole in wall under the handwashing sink. Operator covered hole.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored at oven door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located in front of grill.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes on the walk in cooler floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to the back area hand sink
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed lobster meat, beef not covered inside of the reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the back area.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef at walk in cooler missing required information.
Basic/03G-53-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook enter cook line and donned gloves, no hand wash.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice utilized for customer beverages stored inside garbage bag at chest reach in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw beef stored over cooked yuca at walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over unwashed product at walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (97F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at cook line. As per cook, less than 3 hours. Cook reheated product to 206F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of meat skewers and garbage can stored in front of hand sink at cook line. Cook removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frying pan and measuring cup stored inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw fish ceviche. Product not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef. As per employee, product remains in reduced oxygen packaging for more than 48 hours. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beef soup and cooked yuca not date marked at walk in cooler. Observed containers of tres leches cake and flan not date marked at reach in cooler at preparation area.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired in 2023.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef at walk in cooler missing required information.
Basic/03G-53-1/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the three compartment sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler storage shelves rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw fish ceviche offered to the public, operator was unable to provide parasite distribution latter. : Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line access blocked by 2 large garbage can, employee removed it on site.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the three compartment sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler storage shelves rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small microwave interior soiled, stored on preparation table prep area.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef next with ice cream.
High priority/08A-17-6
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 inspector.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed walk in cooler corners broken.
Basic/36-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked food with no labels, cooked more than 24 hours.
Basic/02D-01-5

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