EL CHURRASCASO GRILL TAMPA
8425 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018020271 | Apr 11, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | $200 |
| 3--2018016574 | Mar 22, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Chlorine tested at 0 PPM. Manager readjusted chlorine to 100 PPM at time of inspection.
Medicine not labeled properly. Hair boosting medicine stored on shelf over front line cook hot warmers. Manager removed medicine at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray containing Windex stored over boxes of avocados on front line cook. Manager removed spray during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located outside office.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are heavily soiled.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located over small reach in chest freezer for desserts at server station. Manager moved reach in chest freezer from beneath insect control device at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Créme brûlée and raw beef on skewers are not covered inside walk in cooler. Manager covered all exposed items inside walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed, strawberries, pineapples, fresh herbs are stored over ready to eat cucumbers, tomatoes, and cut kale inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the office.
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/ 10 employees working at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front service counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers with handles used in rice bin and bean bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 food employees in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front service counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and whole pineapples stored over diced tomato and other cut plant food in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin at front service counter.
Jan 28, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shrimp over avocado's walk in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used same gloves to grab single serving containers after putting food in his mouth
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling rice pot with water hand sink.
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/ food manager walked in during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating while preparing food. Manager talked to employee. Employee washed hands
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys inhaler stored on shelf next to restaurant foods cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil case cooks line walk in cooler potato bag on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour on shelf under prep. Employee discarded
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along fan
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
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at 3-compartment sink. Employee placed in cooler
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.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in kitchen. Employee put on hair net.
Food stored on floor. A container of raw pork stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed employees ate and drank then back to work with food and food utensils with no handwash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hook and food debris in handwash sink at cook line.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working on cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service counter.
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
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.