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TEXAS DE BRAZIL

4634 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.474.3500

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615597
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately twenty-eight live flying insects in front bar in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 5.86+). Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 4.83.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable wedger stored on bottom shelf of prep table where clean equipment is stored is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in prep area being used for rinsing out bowls and storage of some utensils. Employee removed items from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on meat walk-in-cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on dry food storage shelf soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
The state's own report →
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of peaches dented and crimped around top rim of can.See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker was incorrectly installed on the chemical side. Operator removed vacuum breaker and properly installed on non chemical side of splitter during this inspection.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between to prep tables in meat cutting area. Employee removed both knives and placed in warewashing area to be washed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
May 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. 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
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately twenty-eight live flying insects in front bar in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Two (2) live flies observed in bar. Admin Complaint
May 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately twenty-eight live flying insects in front bar in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw-ready to eat smoked salmon stored over cooked vegetables. In walk in cooler on shelves, raw beef stored over cooked beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two (2) packages of butter 57F. Butter placed on counter approximately 15 minutes prior. Butter moved to walk in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry storage shelf in kitchen, butane cans stored next to lemon juice. Butane moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink inoperable. Hand washing sink in women's restroom (left side) is not working. Per management, this restroom can be used by employees.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry food storage shelves in kitchen.
Basic/14-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) ice buckets not inverted under bug light near ice machine in kitchen. Buckets moved and inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground by green dumpster in parking area.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light installed above storage for ice buckets near ice machine in kitchen. Buckets moved.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Three (3) light fixtures in kitchen.
Basic/38-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in both women's and men's restrooms in dining area. Inspector emailed sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster in parking area.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee using bare hands while prepping herbs that will not be heated to 145F. Discussed with operator. Employee placed gloves on to finish task.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area in ice machine soiled. Also, yellow cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store multiple spray bottles. Operator removed spray bottles from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in warewashing area soiled/ accumulation of dust
Basic/36-34-5
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store cleaning supplies and a remote. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored next to clean equipment in clean storage shelf area. Operator removed employees purses/ back packs from shelf to properly store.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ground tomatoes on dry food storage shelf dented and crimped around bottom rim of can. Stop Sale
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near back door. Also, observed three flying insects in bar area. Operator trying to kill flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance hanging from clean storage shelf for plastic pans. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near restrooms. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) operator emptied sanitizer solutions and remade and tested at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/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.