RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
1655 -1657 SOUTH 21ST AVE, Hollywood, FL, 33020
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 15, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On cook cart by rotisserie oven, under no temperature control, fresh garlic oil (68F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepared at 11:30am. Employee moved container to reach in cooler to chill to 41F. 2) In right Victory reach in cooler, commercial blue cheese dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and open more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On cook cart by rotisserie oven, under no temperature control, fresh garlic oil (68F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepared at 11:30am. Employee moved container to reach in cooler to chill to 41F. 2) In right Victory reach in cooler, commercial blue cheese dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and open more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
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. Employees in dish area failed to wash hands before handling sanitized dishware and skewers from machine and triple sink. Reviewed with manager and employees proper procedand employees washed hands.
High Priority - 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. Employees in dish area failed to wash hands before handling sanitized dishware and skewers from machine and triple sink. Reviewed with manager and employees proper procedand employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Maximum reach in cooler, raw chicken skiers above raw pork and raw shrimp,skewers. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Maximum reach in cooler, raw chicken skiers above raw pork and raw shrimp,skewers. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In right Victory reach in cooler, commercial blue cheese dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and open more than 4 hours.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In right Victory reach in cooler, commercial blue cheese dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and open more than 4 hours.
High Priority
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to clean plate opposite dish machine.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to clean plate opposite dish machine.
Basic
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
Intermediate
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler by back door.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler by back door.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical cleaner bottles in hand sink by dish machine. Manager removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical cleaner bottles in hand sink by dish machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine and in back prep area. Manager replaced both.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine and in back prep area. Manager replaced both. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), 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.