BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

Name: BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
Address: 3230 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 69.1

3230 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6804932

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69.1 Grade F / 100

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BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 areas in kitchen where lights are not shielded.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign near dishmachine and front counter sinks.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2lb salmon defrosted in vacuum pack with instructions to remove before defrosting. See stop sale.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet cold holding potato salad 52F, salsa 51F, 2 hours. Operator to discard. Educated operator on using time for lunch buffet.
[11-26-1] 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. Emailed agreement and printed for operator.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over produce in refrigerator.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef and pork defrosting in three compartment sink without water running.Operator placed in bucket with running water.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.Observed rice, flour, and plastic water bottles stored on floor near soda in kitchen.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dishmachine soiled.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on right side of hot buffet hot holding cooked vegetable 114, rice 120F. Educated operator on time as public health.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks and spoons stored with the food contact surface up on the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic utensils.
[38-07-4] Lights in the warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with no label in the dish area.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the certified food manager Claudio Silva expired 10/1/2025.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the cold holding unit in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
[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 multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator discarded the potentially hazardous foods.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bags of uncooked rice stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored in the floor in the hallway.

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