TERRA GAUCHA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
4483 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · (904) 551-5920
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at attached water hose bib near hand wash sink and meat grill. Manager ordered new back flow preventer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bar soda nozzle with black build up. Employee cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal skewers stored on top of hand wash sink in raw meat walk in cooler. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided paper towel
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks stored unsecured near management office. Manager secured
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack floor tiles near ware washing area
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee properly stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink near meat grill area with slow drain. Manager fixed
Stored food not covered. Flan stored in bar reach in cooler uncovered. Employee covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of raw bacon at 38F stored thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Employee place away
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep salmon stored over container of prep kiwi in bottom reach in cooler. Raw prep frozen beef stored over open case of frozen peas on shelf in walk in freezer. All items properly stored by manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle at bar area with black build up
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of training for servers hired over 60 days
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has some employees with no form
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four CO2 tanks stored unsecured next to manager office
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food with watch on wrist
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop sink area
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean equipment on dry storage rack
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks near manager office not secured
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with watch on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in make table cooler with gasket in disrepair. Manager provided quote for repair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in raw meat walk in cooler hand wash sink. Paper towel provided
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist. Employee removed items
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In dumpster area. Employee clean up area
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink inside meat walk in cooler with clean skewers on top of sink. Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint and no beard guard in kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair at liquor room counter area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in standing water on prep table next to meat walk in cooler at 67F
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored on in use green cutting board on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance stored in 2 separate containers unlabeled at dry storage area. Employee stated it sugar and other is salt
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.