RIO GRANDE CHURRASCARIA SOUTHWEST RANCHES LLC
6800 DYKES RD, Southwest Ranches, FL, 33331
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.