Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

4483 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Overview

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville has accumulated 192 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 8 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including handwashing violations in 6 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in at least 4 inspections since late 2025, and consumer advisory violations in multiple recent inspections. Parasite destruction violations and food contact surface violations have also appeared across multiple inspections spanning 2023 to 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented in December 2021 and March 2022, both involving blocked marked exits and paths to exits. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 identified 24 violations including one high-priority handwashing violation, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
207Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.26 violations / inspection 6.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door next to walk in cooler block with utility cart **Repeat Violation**
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 · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door next to main walk in cooler blocked with chair and food cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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.

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville last inspected?
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Parasite destruction.
How many health inspections has Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville had?
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville find?
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 6, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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.
Has Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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