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PICANHA'S RESTAURANTE BRASILEIRO

1700 W SAND LAKE RD D106-108, Orlando FL 32809 · 407-881-3267

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814182
Grade history
SEP 25
FEB 26
Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches. Manager discarded traps.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022005417Nov 23, 2021Feb 28, 2022$160
4--2017048526Aug 25, 2017Jan 26, 2018$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken located in the reach in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to the lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (113F - Hot Holding); rice (96F - Hot Holding) held on the counter and the stove. Less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink located near dish is used for food preparation.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance. Manager states degreaser.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches. Manager discarded traps.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Interior washer fell down inside o dishwasher. Facility is manually washing dishes until repaired.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on the cutting board. Staff removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Manager educated staff.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in the kitchen. Manager turned them over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken located in the reach in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to the lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (113F - Hot Holding); rice (96F - Hot Holding) held on the counter and the stove. Less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink located near dish is used for food preparation.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance. Manager states degreaser.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches. Manager discarded traps.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Interior washer fell down inside o dishwasher. Facility is manually washing dishes until repaired.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on the cutting board. Staff removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Manager educated staff.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in the kitchen. Manager turned them over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (110F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reaheat,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on the shelf next to clean equipment. Manager removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled in plan for buffet area.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign and management hung.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for rice. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tank
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes above walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink bottle on shelf next to equipment. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not reading already work order placed.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cases of beef in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to prep sink. Sink near dish area Provided signs. Manager hung signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic lids in storage
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Carving station Salad station
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (110F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reaheat,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on the shelf next to clean equipment. Manager removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled in plan for buffet area.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign and management hung.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for rice. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tank
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes above walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink bottle on shelf next to equipment. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not reading already work order placed.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of beef in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to prep sink. Sink near dish area Provided signs. Manager hung signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic lids in storage
Basic/16-46-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.