RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA

Name: RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
Address: 9559 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 64.9

9559 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2335129

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64.9 Grade F / 100

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RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.9 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 51 total violations — 5 critical, 15 major, 31 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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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.
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection.
[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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes in warewash area. Observed at entrance to warewash area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line used as dump sink.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen.
[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.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site.
[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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.

Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on dry food rack.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above next to exit in back of kitchen.
[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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[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.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not available.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.

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