EL CHURRASCASO GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in Walk in Cooler Operator moved beef to shelf below unwashed vegetables.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in Walk In Cooler. Operator placed cooked potatoes on top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to Reach in cooler blocked by garbage can

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls next to mop sink. Operator killed flying insects. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with raw shell eggs stored over container with hot sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guava sauce cold held in walk in cooler at 45F and milk at 47F. As per operator, both items transfer to unit from yesterday . Neither milk or sauce item removed from unit since.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed guava sauce cold held in walk in cooler at 45F and milk at 47F. As per operator, both items transfer to unit from yesterday . Neither milk or sauce item removed from unit since. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice hot held in steam table at 119F. Per operator, rice reheat and transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat rice in microwave to 178F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef wash his hands in food preparation sink and then engaged in food preparation. Educate employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense cheese.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on shelf in dishwashing area over clean plates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed dishwasher drinking from an open container while handling clean plates.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen -shrimp bisque (57F - Cold Holding); seasoned shrimps (55F - Cold Holding); cassava (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooler in kitchen - croqueta chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); croqueta ham (56F - Cold Holding); croqueta bacalao (56F - Cold Holding); croqueta shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooler at front bar - milk (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today, as per employee item was forgotten at room temperature after use. Item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - seasoned shrimps (52F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Transferred from walk in cooler 1 hour prior to inspection. Items held out of temperature for approximately 35 minutes. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee engaged in food preparation and manipulation without any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Same Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 badly dented can with chipotles in storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw lamb chops stored over French fries in walk in freezer

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS sauce cold held in walk in cooler at 44F. Per operating, sauce transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer sauce to walk-in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot or warm water at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Water temp at 74F.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed clean knives stored between handwashing sink and reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing at handwashing sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.