LASSO GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
2457 SUNRISE BLVD STE 1G-K, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 754-223-4663
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, bags of ice were stored on the floor. The bags were removed to the ice machine.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Walk in cooler - black beans (58-59F - Cooling). Per operator item was prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic container. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Walk in cooler - black beans (58-59F - Cooling). Per operator item was prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic container. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover - shelving in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Expo low boy - Ice cream. Operator covered.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet - portioned butter (69F). Per operator item out for 1 hour. Operator moved item back to refrigerator to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cookline - steam table - mashed potatoes- reheating 20 minutes at 5:10pm (108-115F) at 5:50pm 108-115F. At this rate proper reheating will not occur. Operator moved item to oven to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by cart and towel container. Operator removed items.
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/ PIC - Rudimar Rech. Call back previously scheduled for Match 12, 2025.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine.
Water draining onto floor surface - under triple sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cookline. Operator removed.
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
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/ PIC - Rudimar Rech.
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner - dining room - corner stations.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in expo area low boy. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - rice (84F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (82F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding one hour. Advised operator to immediately reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher. Operator increased heat.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet line - operator in process of having sneeze guards installed. Advised operator to invert dishes until sneeze protection is installed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - top of door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Operator stored properly.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main Walk in cooler - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat chicken salad. Protein walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over ready to eat pineapple. Operator stored all items properly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls at buffet. Operator began inverting to store properly during inspection.
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.