RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA

Name: RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
Address: 11995 SW 26 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33175, US
Rating: 8.6

11995 SW 26 ST, MIAMI, FL 33175

License #2325748

8.6 Grade F / 100

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September 24, 2026 · 22 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 8.6 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 September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 9 critical, 11 major, 36 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
[03A-02-5] Observed Ceviche (41F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (40F - Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cut melon (52F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours, fruit was removed and new product placed. No tuna salad available at time of call back.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed WIC walls soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at HWS at cook line.
[36-03-4] Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area.
[10-12-5] Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door.
[14-09-4] Cutting board grooved at cook line.
[14-69-4] Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
[29-07-5] Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at employee bathroom.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[35A-02-8] Did not observed any flying insects.
[36-17-5] Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area.
[36-24-5] Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed large ice machine filter with no service date.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for swai fish using in ceviche.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across from grill.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at bar area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at prepares. Tongs were removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding). As per manager, 1 hour.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed staff handle dirty dishes and not wash hands.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed WIC walls soiled.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky paper over preparation table at prep area. Tape was removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at HWS at cook line.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage stored over raw bacon at RIC at cook line. Staff arranged product accordingly.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil container with water at 109F at cook line and at 99F at desserts area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored face up at desserts area.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside HWS at preparation area. Utensil was removed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed large ice machine filter with no service date.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at employee bathroom.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects with some landing on the ceiling and walls in dry food storage room.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff on correct procedure.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of blue chemical stored over preparation table at dessert area.