RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA

Name: RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
Address: 9559 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 64.3

9559 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2335129

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64.3 Grade F / 100

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RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 7 critical, 21 major, 52 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between cooler and prep table. Operator corrected during inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil and cream on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area; oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed from table and placed in warewash area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
[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 form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of flour next to ice bin. Observed small cup inside of salt across cook line. Operator removed both during inspection.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to hand sink at cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where grill is.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes in warewash area. Observed at entrance to warewash area.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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 form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not available.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler door was left open for prepping counter; all foods in temp danger zone for less than 2 hours. Observed across cook line: garlic in oil fresh (61F Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 20 dead flies on sticky tape in warewash area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line used as dump sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training on site.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer next to ice bin. Observed in both walk in coolers and all reach in.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher in bar area with 0 ppm.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker charging on top of sugar bin. Observed phone on each above food.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on dry food rack.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at warewash area hand sink. Inspector provided via email.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 20 dead flies on sticky tape in warewash area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar with no label next to ice machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor next to ice bin. Observed in dry storage area meat on floor. Operator placed in walk in cooler on shelf. Observed in walk in cooler cases of produce on floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler door was left open for prepping counter; all foods in temp danger zone for less than 2 hours. Observed across cook line: garlic in oil fresh (61F Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line used as dump sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer next to ice bin. Observed in both walk in coolers and all reach in.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[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 form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11 flies in kitchen on ceiling and walls above prep table. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area; on wall. Observed 3 live flies in dry storage area on ceiling. Observed 2 live flies in bar area; flying around.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not available.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher in bar area with 0 ppm.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training on site.

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