Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota

Last inspected:

3230 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Overview

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota averaged 8.2 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were documented in 18 of the 26 inspections, with recurring patterns in employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 6 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 7 inspections), and shell stock handling requirements (cited in at least 4 inspections). The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $460 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following the June 2, 2023 inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 identified 36 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
224Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$460in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $460.00

Disciplinary action history for Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2023042500 $300.00 Jun 2, 2023 Miami (Doral)
7--2023021364 $160.00 Mar 14, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
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.

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 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
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— 5 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota last inspected?
Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota had?
Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has had 27 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 Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota find?
Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $460.00 in fines.
How much has Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota been fined?
Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has been fined a total of $460.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Vila Brasil Cafe (2015).

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