RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1255 W 46 ST UNIT -27, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 12A-07-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changed task from cleaning to food handling, changed gloves , no handwashing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD240 above preparation table. Operator open cold removed and stored away from preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of building two hoses connected no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12B-12-5Corrected on site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an uncover cup Employee placed lid and straw on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 13-03-4RepeatCorrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at prep area two employees seasoning meats no hair restraints. Employees put hats on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-17-5Repeat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler , box with raw beef stored on the floor, mayonnaise buckets on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside rice bucket. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 24-11-4Repeat
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen goat, calamari and raw shrimp 34F at 3 compartment sink thawing on standing water. Operator open cold water faucet to run on top of foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-54-4Repeat
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand sink next to preparation table-at kitchen observed food exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation**
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 bar employee removed wet towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-36-4Repeat
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at bar green cutting board grovel. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.