EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
3694 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-433-7575
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Observed 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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Employee drank coffee, no gloves changed or hand washing before handling clean equipment, cutting board and clean towels. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washing hands with cold water at kitchen hand hand wash sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Does not know how to calibrate thermometer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned during inspection.
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 five employees working, no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink Water 79 F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bar area, no hair restraints.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen front of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife and mixer inside metal container on standing water. Operator put knife and mixer in a clean dry container.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at hand washing sink at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream buckets inside freezer uncovered. Operator covered ice cream buckets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed on back dining room exit to the outside block by pressure cleaning.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of the restaurant hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling tiles soiled food splashes
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee managing rotisserie oven no air restraints.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed kitchen door to outside.
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet at kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored with handle upwards.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen shelf food debris cook line.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking soda from a can at kitchen area. Manager coached employee on drinking and eating in authorized areas only.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review, no seating change written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider submitted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on door to the outside at kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 80F Employee stored Ice cream scoop on a dry container.
Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer, li burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan covers inside walk in coolers.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on new seating area door to outside gap underneath.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside vegetable walk in cooler rusted shelves.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit no available for dish machine.
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 5 employees at time of inspection, no certified manager present.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed on hand sink at kitchen no hot water. Hot water valve was closed at hand was sink, employee opened.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board front counter Grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table and open cup with water on shelf above food preparation at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed to cooks at kitchen preparing food no hair restraints.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen, front of walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter sandwich table towels under cutting boards.
Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fab covers ins walk-in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen
Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty.
Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven.
Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain rub store on prep table. Employee removed item.
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. Observed 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.
Food manager certification expired. 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 for Jose Antonio Cruz Cabrera 07/25/2018 Only certified manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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. Observed No proof provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler, boiled yuca, cooked black beans, plant foods, créme brûlée prepared day before according to cook with no date labels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certifications expired 07/23/2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen personnel preparing food no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs served on stove handle.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped next to microwave above prep table. Employee removed bug zapper.
Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty.
Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven.
Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee stored Ice scoop with handle upwards.
Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket by 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee added sanitizer into bucket now at Quaternary 200ppm
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