RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 01B-01-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cut baby corn cans dented on rack by office. Operator segregated to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12B-01-4
Employee eating while preparing food.
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at meat cutting station, manager coached employee. **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-08-4Corrected on site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky tape with trapped insects at meat cutting area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 14-38-4Corrected on site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked rice stored on cracked plastic container, operator changed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-08-5Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-06-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked rice container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 21-04-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease can opener holder. Observed soiled with food debris gaskets in all units at preparation area. Observed soiled with slime walk in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units at preparation area. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 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.
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked brisket,cooked pasta and potato salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 21-19-4Corrected on site
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored.
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on floor at office. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 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.
Intermediate - 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 Rolando,Eniel,Yerandi and Erick certificates expired. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 24-07-4Corrected on site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at bar area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.