RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA

Violations (22)

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding). As per manager, 1 hour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed Ceviche (41F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (40F - Cold Holding); chicken corn salad (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cut melon (52F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours, fruit was removed and new product placed. No tuna salad available at time of call back. **Admin Complaint**

  High Priority

• 29-42-4Critical

  Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 35A-02-8Critical

  Live, small flying insects found.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects with some landing on the ceiling and walls in dry food storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Did not observed any flying insects. **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 36-03-4

  Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed cove molding in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-09-4

  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at cook line. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Cutting board grooved at cook line. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 35B-01-4

  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed gap under back. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-17-5

  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-24-5

  Hole in or other damage to wall.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed wall in disrepair next to WIC entrance. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed WIF door with ice buildup and inside chest freezer used for ice cream. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 10-12-5

  In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface over small ice machine near back exit door. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 33-11-4

  Missing drain plug at dumpster. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 31B-04-4

  No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at HWS at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed no signage at HWS at cook line. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 33-16-4

  Open dumpster lid. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 29-07-5

  Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed 3CS faucet not reaching all compartments. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-27-5

  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed WIC walls soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed WIC walls soiled. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 16-37-1

  No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed no quaternary test strips. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 16-62-1

  No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 51-16-7

  No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed equipment installed by new operator does not match plans approved on file. As per operator plans have been submitted. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

  Intermediate

• 22-20-5

  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed interior of ice machine near back exit area soiled. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 29-28-4

  Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed large ice machine filter with no service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed large ice machine filter with no service date. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 16-23-4

  Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed at dish machine. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 32-04-4

  Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: Observed doors not self closing at male employee bathroom. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

  Basic