EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL

Name: EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
Address: 20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1245, MIAMI, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 61.5

20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1245, MIAMI, FL 33189

License #2337490

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61.5 Grade F / 100

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EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 84 total violations — 16 critical, 14 major, 54 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at the front counter wearing a bracelet.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter. Also observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet and car keys stored above preparation table. Employee removed the items.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection in the kitchen area. Manager installed it.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified by the coffee machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed stored chlorine sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink in order to sanitize utensils.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall above the dishwasher machine.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons to stir beverages not properly stored inside a metal container. Manager stored them properly.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation tables. Manager removed it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed stored chlorine sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restrain on male employee.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash station next to walk in cooler.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand wash sink between prep tables.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping on top of syrups in dry storage area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for potato salad, cut tomatoes, cut kale, creme brulee and cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler. Also observed an open can and milk in a metal container in the reach cooler next to coffee station. Per operator both milks were not opened today.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board of prep table with deep grooves.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents around kitchen, preparation, dry storage, ware-wash areas were soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at the pipe of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink and hand wash sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the walls around mop sink and dishwashing machine area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink bib and the bib connecting to a hose next to hand wash sink.
[35A-02-7] Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects found around dry storage area, mop sink and at the dishwasher area.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop on top of the cheese at the front line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets of reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled,
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the orange juice press, can opener, inside ice machine and soda machine nozzles soiled.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on prep table.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of RAID spray stored on a shelf above prep tables.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops stored on the floor not allowing to dry near dishwasher.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink and hand wash sink.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the inside panel door of walk in freezer in disrepair, the door gaskets of reach in cooler, and handle of reach in cooler.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed a knife and two knife sharpers stored on a dirty shelf of ice machine.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink across of dishwasher.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two certificates missing Date of Birth. Manager was able to correct during inspection.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at the pipe of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed an open can of evaporated milk and milk inside a metal container not covered in the reach in cooler next to coffee station. And two bowl of creme brulee inside the walk in cooler.
[25-22-4] Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cups not protected from splashing being stored right next to hand wash sink.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper on prep table in kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the walls around mop sink and dishwashing machine area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents around kitchen, preparation, dry storage, ware-wash areas were soiled.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board of prep table with deep grooves.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the dishwasher area.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with metal used at the coffee station.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ceramic bowls and plates stored wet nesting on shelves in dry storage area. Also observed plastic food containers wet nesting near mop sink.
[35A-02-7] Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects found around dry storage area, mop sink and at the dishwasher area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), in the reach cooler. Stop sale was issued.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for potato salad, cut tomatoes, cut kale, creme brulee and cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler. Also observed an open can and milk in a metal container in the reach cooler next to coffee station. Per operator both milks were not opened today.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink bib and the bib connecting to a hose next to hand wash sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups not protected from splashing being stored right next to hand wash sink.
[14-74-7] 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 food inside reach in cooler were out of temperature and thermometer was reading at 34°F . No ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restrain on male employee.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a red onion with its skin on stored on top of ready to eat cut kale inside the baine marine of prep trolley.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chilled eggs stored next to unwashed potatoes. Manager separated the potatoes to another shelf.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand wash sink between prep tables.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash station next to walk in cooler.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping on top of syrups in dry storage area.
[22-08-4] Observed the interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored in the floor under hand wash sink thats in between preparing tables. Also stored on prep table next to soda machine and also stored above clean containers by the mop sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on the plastic container containing sugar near coffee station.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

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