El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1611 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305El Churrascaso Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 228 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. Approved food sources, proper hand and arm washing, and food contact surfaces were the most frequently cited violation types. Recent inspections show a pattern of compliance improvements following enforcement actions, with the most recent visit in September 2025 resulting in no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023017296 | $400.00 | Mar 13, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022014633 | $360.00 | Feb 23, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale had?
- El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale find?
- El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- El Churrascaso Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale LLC in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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