RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA
9559 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 23, 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)
- 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil and cream on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-01-5Corrected 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 cup inside of flour next to ice bin. Observed small cup inside of salt across cook line. Operator removed both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-03-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to hand sink at cook line.
Basic
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where grill is.
Basic
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area; oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-24-5Repeat
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes in warewash area. Observed at entrance to warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-17-4Corrected on site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between cooler and prep table. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 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.
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4Repeat
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 can opener. Operator removed from table and placed in warewash area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 16-21-4Repeat
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
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.