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TEXAS DE BRAZIL

5259 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-355-0355

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats398
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811193
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen in dessert area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018007588Nov 16, 2017Mar 12, 2018$200
4--2015019541Apr 8, 2015Jun 2, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm, operator fixed chlorine container then retested chlorine 50 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard in parts of buffet area, cold side not able to protect food, unable to move back due to cut downs for placement. Baskets on top need to be on a hinged serving platter or under sneeze guard.
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning
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. Employee touched face, and grabbed skewer with food to slice and serve to public
High priority/12A-10-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours Mash potatoes 118F -Hot Holding Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of butane, next to sugar, operator moved to designated location
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Per operator, unable to determine date opened for milk in server station
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in server area in back of establishment
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Parmesan cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards in back prep area
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in server station
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in wall in cooler -dish racks in dish Pitt
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign for handwashing sink I'm back server area
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of walk in cooler -exterior of trash cans -Dish racks
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple broken equipment in garbage area
Basic/33-30-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On three compartment sink in dish machine area
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. In back kitchen area above reach
/45-05-4
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in meat walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface ddbsa over 1130 under prep area in back kitchen rechecked sink and surface ddbsa 700
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
2 Light not functioning. In front open kitchen hoods
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
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. Employee bag in dish machine area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In prep area next to cook line
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Front cook line oven gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to mop sink area
Basic/35B-01-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In open kitchen reach in coolers
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish machine area Behind three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by glasses at bar
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Cutting boards soiled Soiled spray nozzle by the dish machine Island oasis machine at bar soiled nozzles Tea brewers soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions at ice machine in kitchen. 10-17-23
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at the bar.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container at bar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dish station
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. One of two diswashers at bar not functional
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at bar and in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink and employee break room
Basic/36-24-5
Light not functioning on hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers across from walk-in freezer.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on beverage coolers at bar. Bottom of beverage coolers at bar soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Utensils in poor condition. Wire whisk on cook line and cambro lids are in poor repair.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust hand wash sink by dish machine and area next to cooks line.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw cold smoked salmon over sliced cheeses in prep wall in cooler 2) raw teak skewer over commercially cooked sausage in meat walk,in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen in dessert area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled Server station underneath
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room and kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom. Installed during inspection
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In meat prep room
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clean rack in dish room
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in prep kitchen
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Coated metal juicer at the bar
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine behind the bar
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on lip of prep table in meta cooking room
Basic/10-20-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles Next to suran wrap in meat cutting room.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee bathroom
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline table cream sauce (45-56F - Cold Holding)/1 hour. Operatpr placed in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda holster soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitchers stored in Bar handsink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bar floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Bar floor tile missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on top of camp in food storage area,
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to mop sink wall.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in wait station cold holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wash ware area ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in dishwashing area with apparent water damage, operator states repairs have been scheduled
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator printed and posted
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -multiple employee beverages and personalitems on shelves above meat preparation station, operator relocated -employee clothing stored above food on shelf in dry storage area, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath dishwasher have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -meat walk-in cooler door gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -produce walk-in cooler
Basic/14-17-4

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.