EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL

Name: EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL
Address: 3694 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 19.3

3694 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2314876

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

19.3 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 14 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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EL CHURRASCASO BRAZILIAN GRILL in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 102 total violations — 8 critical, 19 major, 75 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container not identified with name at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (56F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (59F - Cold Holding) next to fryers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Employee moved to dishwashing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut cheese on reach in cooler across grill at front counter. Employee stored properly.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container, employee stored properly.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total 120 seats, establishments only reported 49 after remodeling.
[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 mashed potatoes prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Employee stored properly.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container, employee removed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves on walk in coolers and walk in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease can opener holder.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents and ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed desserts not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, operator covered during inspection. Observed cut fruits not covered inside cooler at front counter. Employee covered.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at hand washing sink at kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream buckets inside freezer uncovered. Operator covered ice cream buckets.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at preparation table.
[13-07-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bar area, no hair restraints.
[51-09-4] 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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen front of walk in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife and mixer inside metal container on standing water. Operator put knife and mixer in a clean dry container.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank coffee, no gloves changed or hand washing before handling clean equipment, cutting board and clean towels. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washing hands with cold water at kitchen hand hand wash sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected no vacuum breaker.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Does not know how to calibrate thermometer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned during inspection.
[53A-05-6] 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 five employees working, no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink Water 79 F
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed on back dining room exit to the outside block by pressure cleaning.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board front counter Grooved.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed to cooks at kitchen preparing food no hair restraints.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen, front of walk in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter sandwich table towels under cutting boards.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fab covers ins walk-in cooler soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
[16-37-1] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[27-16-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] 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.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no cover in trash can.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen personnel preparing food no hair restraints
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are broken.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to out at kitchen
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs served on stove handle.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped next to microwave above prep table. Employee removed bug zapper.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Observed inside walk-in cooler and freezer light was burned out.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-17-5] Observed Floor tiles broken in front counter prep area near oven.
[10-08-5] Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee stored Ice scoop with handle upwards.
[14-17-4] Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket by 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee added sanitizer into bucket now at Quaternary 200ppm
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain rub store on prep table. Employee removed item.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed 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.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. 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 for Jose Antonio Cruz Cabrera 07/25/2018 Only certified manager.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener during inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
[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. Observed No proof provided.
[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 inside walk in cooler, boiled yuca, cooked black beans, plant foods, créme brÃ»lée prepared day before according to cook with no date labels.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certifications expired 07/23/2023
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.