El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah

Last inspected:

3694 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Overview

El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah has accumulated 200 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited consistently across recent inspections, including parasite destruction violations appearing in three of the past four inspections (March 2026, October 2025, and earlier), employee health policy violations in two inspections (March 2026 and October 2023), and recurring issues with approved food sources, shell stock requirements, and chemical storage. Additional patterns include violations for proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, time as control for potentially hazardous foods, and consumer advisory procedures. A fire safety violation was documented in March 2026 when a marked exit path in the back dining room was found blocked. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 12 violations were cited, including three separate parasite destruction violations; a prior inspection on March 10, 2026 had issued a Warning after 39 violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
200Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed on back dining room exit to the outside block by pressure cleaning.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on Fire extinguisher located next to the door leading from the kitchen to the dining room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah last inspected?
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited violations at El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah had?
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah find?
El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah ever been shut down?
No, El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Churrascaso Brazilian Grill in Hialeah has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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