EL CHURRASCASO GRILL
1255 W 46 ST STE 27, Hialeah FL 33012 · 719-963-7098
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area. white rice (125F - Hot Holding) Prepared 2 hours prior. Operator placed rice to reheat on top of stove. 25 minutes after white rice (167F - Hot Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted sanitizer solution with water.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used for garlic inside reach in cooler.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints while serving food.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (78F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on new pair of gloves then touch raw food to prepare order for customer without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (78F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink.
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 employee Gabriel hired 2 days ago. Provided operator with form via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink. Operator refilled soap dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at prep area near truck entrance.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered products.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside standing reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled near triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in cooler soiled.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store clean equipment. Operator removed the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided the soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Operator labeled bottle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled Manager labeled spray bottle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.