What is Rio Grande Churrascaria's health inspection score?

Rio Grande Churrascaria has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rio Grande Churrascaria last inspected?

Rio Grande Churrascaria was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rio Grande Churrascaria have?

Rio Grande Churrascaria has 86 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rio Grande Churrascaria safe to eat at?

Rio Grande Churrascaria has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rio Grande Churrascaria serve?

Rio Grande Churrascaria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rio Grande Churrascaria

Name: Rio Grande Churrascaria
Address: 9559 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, 33156
Rating: 46

9559 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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American•Pinecrest

Ranked #111 of 174 in PinecrestBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

14.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

12x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

37x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 38/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

9559 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL 33156

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Aug 2025

3 inspections

6 high priority

16 intermediate

33 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine - Food1 Routine

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High3 Med10 Basic

14 total4 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (4)

−70 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−87 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

2 Med9 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

72/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−12 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending

4 Med9 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (4)

−16 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

2 High6 Med10 Basic

18 total3 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−96 pts

High Priority (3)

−60 pts

03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(4x)Risk Factor−40

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−16 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−96 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High6 Med14 Basic

24 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−122 pts

High Priority (4)

−70 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(4x)Risk Factor−40

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−22 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−122 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40Dumpster area not clean−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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