EL CHURRASCASO STEAKHOUSE
7419 MIAMI LAKES DR, Miami Lakes FL 33014
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (109F - Hot Holding for less than 4 hours as per operator, located in portable steam table. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above open lead reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Inspection 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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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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. Operator primed, recheck chlorine 100 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On kitchen area, paper towels was provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located in kitchen area, soap was provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Underneath of hand sink located at the kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 84°F, operator placed on top of the stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the bar station and kitchen area.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser, Clorox in spray bottle with no label
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water at 84°F, operator placed on top of the stove to increase temperature.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filter soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white reach freezer and double door reach in freezer interior soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on front of cook line. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel replaced during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink and filter soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons with no label.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling at the bar station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover.
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.