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TEXAS DE BRAZIL

7535 N KENDALL DR, SPACE 2534, Miami FL 33156 · 305.665.5713

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats202
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334630
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food storage racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of: 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Dessert cooler: cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed desserts and placed inside other cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
May 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dish machine with final rinse at 139F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food storage racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of: 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Dessert cooler: cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed desserts and placed inside other cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dish machine with final rinse at 139F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of: 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Dessert cooler: cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed desserts and placed inside other cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: white rice (118F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour sitting there. Rice was tossed by operator.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for bar dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food storage racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of: 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Dessert cooler: cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed desserts and placed inside other cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed dust accumulation soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at bar area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at triple sink.
High priority/29-45-4
Sink and Surface sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sink and surface cleaner past the required maximum ppm. Operator dumped bucket and sent for employee to change.
High priority/22-52-4/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed buffet line under time, food is rotated every two hours. Inspector provided written plan via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife across stoves. Operator threw knife away. Observed on dry food racks in storage area.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to CO2 tanks.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind bar equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in bar.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed rack of lamb in freezer with no cover. Operator covered with plastic wrap at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above cooked shrimp and potato. Operator moved to secure location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand lotion above hand sink outside of walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in warewash area; blocked by cart. Chef had cart removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rubber gloves in hand sink at warewash area. Chef had gloves removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry food racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags on top of beer cases outside of office.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor across mop sink. Operator had employees move off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in bar area; cloth used under board.
Basic/21-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at coolers in bar area.
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored above gloves outside of walk in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of straws outside of office on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, also an employee clean a tray inside of the hand washing sink located next to the coffee machine.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters due date 11/25/24
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water inside of the coffee area reach in cooler. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar area.
Basic/29-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in the bar area hand washing sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Lactic Acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Dishwasher (Lactic Acid 452 ppm) at bar area.
High priority/22-43-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at rack walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated the products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetables mix (50 F - Cold Holding) at buffet area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. The manager changed the product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed reach in cooler drain line draining into hand wash sink desert area.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
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. As per the manager they have three new employees no proof of Food employee reporting agreement. The form was provided, printed, read it and signed for the new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink located at coffee station. The soap was provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed not record when the water filters were changed next to ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees serving deserts and preparing food with bracelet and watches.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice bucket stored on skewers between uses next to ice machine.
Basic/10-14-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 94° F. Manager removed the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation area.
Basic/21-04-4
Wiping cloth Lactic Acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Lactic Acid 452 ppm), needs to be between 704 and 1875 ppm).
Basic/21-08-4
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation. Manager was informed that he need to wash his hand after touching bare body.
High priority/12A-10-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at rack walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed couscous salad (49F - Cold Holding); tabouleh (50 F - Cold Holding) at buffet line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operated will change the product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (111 F - Hot Holding) at oven. As per operator for less than two hours.
High priority/03B-01-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose installed to the three compartment sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the dishwasher machine final rinse over 195°F.
Intermediate/22-59-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine filter no record when the filter were changed.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign was provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Two Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4

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.