El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa
Last inspected:
8425 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615El Churrascaso Grill in Tampa has accumulated 330 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and employee health reporting are the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: April 11, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018020271 | $200.00 | Apr 11, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018016574 | $400.00 | Mar 22, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 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· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections50 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa last inspected?
- El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa last shut down?
- El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa was last shut down on April 11, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa had?
- El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa find?
- El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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 El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa been fined?
- El Churrascaso Grill Tampa in Tampa has been fined a total of $600.00 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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