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PICANHA BRAZIL STEAKHOUSE

22797 SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561.488.5737

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6004547
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023072165Dec 6, 2023Jan 30, 2024$400
2--2023057015Oct 5, 2023Nov 6, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked flan. Cook moved raw fish
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing pans in sink. Cook removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling by cook line where pipes go into ceiling
Basic/36-32-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under handwashing sink on cook line and in back room by dishwasher
Basic/36-03-4
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can of corn 6.63 lbs 1 can mushroom 6.7lbs Manager removed and labeled not to use, returned item
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in thank you bags in cooler. Manager removed from bag
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged food prepared onsite does not have the proper labeling
Basic/02D-03-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm+ in meat service area. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken salad (67F - Cooling at 11:35, 67F at 12:00) ambient cooling in walk in cooler in deep covered container. Operator removed covering and mixed item to increase cooling rate.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of dry food goods in dry storage. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting at warewashing storage shelves.
Basic/24-08-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on women's restroom door preventing door from self closing.
Basic/32-17-4
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Light switch and accompanying wiring in dry storage area not properly secured/hanging from wall. For reporting purposes only.
/47-03-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ceiling panel missing in men's restroom
Basic/36-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No visible handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 17, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep person put hair restraints on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2023Administrative 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw fish was stored over some cooked soup. The fish was moved to be stored appropriately.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Oct 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Still observed Time Extended
Oct 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee preparing ready to eat foods, exit outside establishment, place food in vehicle, return to kitchen to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over unwashed carrots on speed rack.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over ready to eat beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean pots being stored on crates not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean utensils being stored in bucket and metal container with food contact surfaces up.
Basic/24-18-4/Warning

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.