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RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA SOUTHWEST RANCHES LLC

6800 DYKES RD, Southwest Ranches, FL, 33331

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
July 29, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
18
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (18)

  • 01B-01-4Critical

    Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of 5.51 pounds of artichokes

    High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of 5.51 pounds of artichokes **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-04-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 03D-02-5Critical

    Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.

    High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat

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

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter fresh garlic and oil (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes. Operator added more ice to the container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 08B-20-4

    Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.

    Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented Can of 5.51 pounds of artichokes on storage rack. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 10-20-4Corrected on site

    In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed

    Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 10-07-4

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 108F employee turned on burner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 02D-01-5Corrected on site

    Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on cook line shelf. Operator labeled

    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on cook line shelf. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 05-08-4

    No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 53B-01-5

    No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One person without training.

    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One person without training. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 03F-10-5Corrected on site

    No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out form

    Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 03D-15-4

    Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

    Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic containers. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 16-37-1

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

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

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4Corrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator provided.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 32-02-4

    Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom

    Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom **Warning**

    Basic

  • 32-04-4

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

    Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom **Warning**

    Basic

  • 51-11-4

    Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar area

    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar area **Warning**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.