Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

TEXAS DE BRAZIL

11401 NW 12 STREET #514, Sweetwater, FL 33172

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jun 4, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24608786

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled near dishwasher area.

36-17-5

Detail 24608788

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area and on the second-floor staircase.

38-01-4

Detail 24608785

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken light shield inside second walk in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 24608787

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 24075189

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24075187

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at 2nd floor area.

36-34-5

Detail 24075186

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled atb2 nd floor area.

24-18-4

Detail 24075188

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at second floor area.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23614649

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Instructed staff to use the second floor dishwasher machine until the first floor machine in sanitizing correctly.

29-42-4

Detail 23614650

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

14-09-4

Detail 23614652

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook some green cut boards with marks not longer cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 23614651

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing at employees bathroom 2nd floor.

21-45-1

Detail 23614648

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed two buckets at 0ppm according to manufacturer test kit, staff provided new buckets and retested accordingly to manufacturer specs.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-07-4

Detail 23363488

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23363487

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. As per Cindy at plan review no new documents has been submitted as of today. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file , as of today no plans review on file. . Admin Complaint

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-07-4

Detail 23278955

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23278954

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file. As per Cindy at plan review no new documents has been submitted as of today. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23278956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback information observed water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area. Time Extended

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 23065949

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area dishwasher chlorine solution at 15 ppm.

10-05-5

Detail 23065956

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop

03A-02-5

Detail 23065950

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic paste in oil at 60°F at front counter cooking line.

03E-02-5

Detail 23065951

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes reheated to 145F. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23065961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes hot holding at 120°F at kitchen oven, operator placed back in unit to reheat to 165°F. Observed beef ribs at front line grill at 130°f hot holding, operator moved back to oven to reheat to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23065941

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 23065952

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Second floor bar ice bin, inside reach in freezer used for frozen shrimp, probe thermometer, water bottle holder,

31A-07-4

Detail 23065958

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Second floor adjacent to new cook line area and ice scooping area with ice machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 23065940

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing metal plates with blood residue.

51-16-7

Detail 23065946

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new cooking area in the second floor and an ice machine added without updating plans on file.

51-11-4

Detail 23065960

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar second floor.

24-06-4

Detail 23065954

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By dishwashing room.

24-08-4

Detail 23065948

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Round metal containers.

14-10-4

Detail 23065957

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice cream scoop handle. Electrical wire holding ice machine sensor.

36-68-5

Detail 23065959

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Dishwasher area.

14-20-4

Detail 23065944

Basic - Ripped/worn garbage bags used as shelf cover for clean serving plates.

24-17-4

Detail 23065943

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.

29-17-4

Detail 23065947

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-11-4

Detail 23065942

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area.

21-12-4

Detail 23065953

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. First floor bar. Staff placed towel in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

49-01-4

Detail 23065945

Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only.

49-03-4

Detail 23065955

Flammables stored/debris present in water heater room. For reporting purposes only.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22778342

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to use three compartment sink. Observed dish machine at 0PPM Chlorine. Service call placed. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22778344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn salad (51F - Cold Holding); taboule (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) at buffet table. As per operator, products were placed at 12PM. Operator removed products and placed in ice bins for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22778349

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine with soiled exterior. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22778346

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four CO2 tanks not secured near bar area on first floor.

35B-01-4

Detail 22778348

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior door near back exit of restaurant.

22-08-4

Detail 22778343

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior near dessert prep table soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22778341

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 22778345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22778347

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and lemon pepper at cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22344476

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink near back prep table in kitchen. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22344473

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop at cinnamon container in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22344477

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near back hallway.

36-17-5

Detail 22344478

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at the dish washing area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22344475

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign by bar area hand wash sink. Operator placed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22344474

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored inside sanitizing solution. Operator discarded towels. Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22077894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair Observed floor tiles in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair Observed floor tiles in disrepair at ware washing area. Time Extended

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22074341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding); cous cous (60F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) at Buffett area. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Manager turned cooling unit on. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22074338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (131F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp at kitchen. As per manager for approximately 20 minutes. Observed cooked mushrooms with sauce (121F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Employee took items to reheat 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22074337

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22074339

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop holster soiled with black substance. Manager removed debris Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22074344

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container and crate stored in front of hand sink at preparation area. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22074340

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan at reach in cooler at dessert station not date marked. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22074342

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife stored between wall and prepress sink at meat preparation area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22074343

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair Observed floor tiles in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21561266

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a trash can in prep area. Manager removed the can. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21561263

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rack under heat lamp rusted.

14-01-5

Detail 21561264

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle bowl used to dispense food in walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21561265

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area.

36-17-5

Detail 21561261

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of mop sink area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21561269

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of red onions stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Manger moved the bag to storage stand. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21561268

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area.

21-12-4

Detail 21561267

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sipping cloth not stored in sanitizer water in prep area. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21561262

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a piece of wood not sealed used as a landing for cooked products and trays.

Jun 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 21157024

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside Walk in cooler 2. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21157027

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21157026

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine on second floor. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21157028

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside Bar on first floor.

13-03-4

Detail 21157030

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside Grill station. Employees put hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21157029

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink inside ware washing area.

10-14-5

Detail 21157025

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed inside kitchen. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21157023

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar on first floor. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20784926

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager corrected sanitizer to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20784922

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-20-5

Detail 20784925

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine on second floor

24-05-4

Detail 20784924

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no inverted on storage rack in ware washing area

50-09-4

Detail 20784928

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20784923

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at kitchen staircase Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20784927

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of olives stored on floor of kitchen. Manager raised off floor Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

11-07-5

Detail 20458649

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email

03F-10-5

Detail 20458646

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with written procedure form Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20458650

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan missing date mark. Chef placed date mark Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20458648

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 20458651

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-02-4

Detail 20458642

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20458641

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and cooler with damaged handles

36-22-4

Detail 20458644

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in ware wash area. Employee mopped up Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20458643

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile on stairway

51-13-4

Detail 20458640

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 20458645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets

08B-12-5

Detail 20458647

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flan cold holding in reach in cooler not covered Corrected On-Site