Watergate, Palm Beach County

PICANHA BRAZIL STEAKHOUSE

22797 SR 7, Watergate, FL 33428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Watergate
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24472470

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can of corn 6.63 lbs 1 can mushroom 6.7lbs Manager removed and labeled not to use, returned item Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24472469

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in thank you bags in cooler. Manager removed from bag Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24472468

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged food prepared onsite does not have the proper labeling

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-27-4

Detail 24065849

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm+ in meat service area. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24065846

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken salad (67F - Cooling at 11:35, 67F at 12:00) ambient cooling in walk in cooler in deep covered container. Operator removed covering and mixed item to increase cooling rate. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24065847

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of dry food goods in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24065844

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting at warewashing storage shelves.

32-17-4

Detail 24065848

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on women's restroom door preventing door from self closing.

47-03-4

Detail 24065845

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Light switch and accompanying wiring in dry storage area not properly secured/hanging from wall. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-03-4

Detail 23666930

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ceiling panel missing in men's restroom

31B-04-4

Detail 23666931

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No visible handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-04-4

Detail 23151865

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.

13-03-4

Detail 23151866

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep person put hair restraints on Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22492286

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw fish was stored over some cooked soup. The fish was moved to be stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22345398

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Still observed Time Extended

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 22344009

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee preparing ready to eat foods, exit outside establishment, place food in vehicle, return to kitchen to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22344007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over unwashed carrots on speed rack. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22344011

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw pork being stored over ready to eat beef. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22344008

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dry storage room behind 3 compartment sink- observed Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22344010

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean pots being stored on crates not inverted. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22344006

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean utensils being stored in bucket and metal container with food contact surfaces up. Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 21881961

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken 118F (cooling @2:30 )cooling since 2:00 recheck 110F@ 3:00. As this rate chicken will not reach 70F in the allotted time. Operator placed chicken in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21881964

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar 2 cappuccino cups in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21881962

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed half hotel pan in the rice container. Operator removed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21881960

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of salted pork butts in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21881963

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open container of employee bottled water in low boy at prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-42-4

Detail 20675989

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Owner instructed employee to set up sanitizer sink, re washed utensils and sanitize

31B-02-4

Detail 20675988

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to stove Corrected On-Site

16-16-4

Detail 20675993

Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized between washing and rinsing. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 20675990

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20675992

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20675991

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20378482

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef Manager removed chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 20378485

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked peas covered while cooling

31A-09-4

Detail 20378479

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Fan. Fan removed by Manager. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20378487

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash cooking knives and wiping cloth. Employee removed knives and wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20378486

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20378480

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

33-29-4

Detail 20378481

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20378478

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed by Manager Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20378483

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

45-05-4

Detail 20378484

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Class K on ground under HWS next to rear exit