EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed license displayed 10/01/2025 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Employees wearing wrist watches and wrist jewelry while handling food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of the restaurant hose connected no vacuum breaker.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling tiles soiled food splashes Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee managing rotisserie oven no air restraints. Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed kitchen door to outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet at kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen shelf food debris cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking soda from a can at kitchen area. Manager coached employee on drinking and eating in authorized areas only. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review, no seating change written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider submitted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on door to the outside at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 80F Employee stored Ice cream scoop on a dry container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer, li burned out. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan covers inside walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 49 Seats, observed 120 seats, added next door space, plans were submitted and approved by plan review.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on new seating area door to outside gap underneath.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside vegetable walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit no available for dish machine.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees at time of inspection, no certified manager present.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed on hand sink at kitchen no hot water. Hot water valve was closed at hand was sink, employee opened. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board front counter Grooved.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table and open cup with water on shelf above food preparation at kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed to cooks at kitchen preparing food no hair restraints.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen, front of walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter sandwich table towels under cutting boards. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fab covers ins walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic cook containers on top of oven not inverted Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed cover on fan in walk-in cooler, next back exit door dusty. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected outside back of building no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles in walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at front counter rotisserie grill area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cheese inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked shrimp soup stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside containers with sugar in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust in ceiling vents throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top kitchen prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside walk in freezer floor.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed orange and lime stored in floor by front counter.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-28: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door of restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Observed at kitchen back door to the restaurant. Time Extended