Texas De Brazil
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Texas De Brazil has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few grilled chicken on skewers (115F - Hot Holding) holding on top shelf of the rotating grill. Operator placed on lower shelf to reheat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at kitchen. Operator removed scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Smoked salmon stored on top of bottled half n half creamers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved smoked salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a server dropped off soiled dishes at dish machine area, then returned to dining area to served customers food and drinks without washing hands first. Discussed proper handwashing techniques with operator.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of raw chicken wing (72F - Cold Holding) stored on prep sink at barbecue station. Operator moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Discussed with operator about how much is too much for time/temperature control for safety food during prepping. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of black bean (123F - Hot Holding) stored on prep table at prep kitchen. Discussed proper hot holding temperature 135F or higher with operator, and reheating temperature is 165F or above. Employee reheating black bean at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water shut off in handwash sinks a cook line, prep line and wait station. Ran water in handwash sinks and temped 80-81F.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A container of sauce stored in handwash sink at Bar-B-Q station, multiple empty boxes blocked access for handwashing. A container and a ladle stored in handwash sink at prep room. Operator removed items for handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in handwash sink at barbecue station, prep kitchen, and wait station next to cook line. Operator turned on hot water valves in all handwash sinks, temped 85+ F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb shanks thawing in standing water in prep sink at Barbecue station.
06-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 containers of homemade sauces stored on floor at prep kitchen.
08B-47-4
29
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of coleslaw 48 F and sliced salami 48 F in cold salad buffet display cooler. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar used as dump sink. Handwash sink at wait station has lemon wedge and ice cubes in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at bar. Operator removed scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed employee wiping cooler top with spray bottle and soiled wiping cloth at bar.
21-09-4
55
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers stored on shelves in prep room at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old "use first" stickers on clear plastic containers stored on shelves in prep room at time of inspection.
16-46-4
82
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (45 - Cold Holding) on salad bar Observed employee place on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed bread, bacon, and croutons stored improperly at salad bar Corrected observed employee place behind sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 5 ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine Corrected observed employee wash ice buckets and properly store them **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor under front prep table Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on shelf above prep table on cookline Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above the prep table above one compartment prep sink Corrected observed employee move wet dishes to the dish area to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
50
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (132F - Hot Holding) on buffet line Observed employee discard black beans
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on hand sink in back prep area Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (132F - Hot Holding) on buffet line Observed employee discard black beans
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink air back prep area Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above dish area Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water stored on reachin cooler Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in grill area Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee place sanitizer bucket on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed changing gloves with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment and other bar items stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink at bar area . Corrected manager replaced soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towel dispenser in dish wash employee hand wash sink, corrected, manager placed paper at employee hand wash sink, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chopped tomatoes, potato salad made in house, opened containers of milk all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in back kitchen area, corrected, employee removed bag of flour during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employees drinking on cooks line . **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at back kitchen area .
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dish room .
36-36-4
43
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hand in prep sink with cold water and no soap . Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management all employee hand washing violations. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with cold water and no soap . Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management all employees hand washing violations. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can Tomato sauce with deep dent on side of can .
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with no soap , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper employee hand wash sinks to be utilized for effective hand wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash in back prep sink blocked cart and sanitizer, corrected , manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk and salmon both held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage , wiping clothes in dairy reach-in cooler used for reach-in cooler not draining properly.
28-02-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employees on cooks line eating and drinking , discussed, manager proper eating and drinking in kitchen while prepping foods. Observed wait staff eating in kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters store on top of coffee machine unprotected . Corrected manager place filters in container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry in back prep area .
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas De Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas De Brazil on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas De Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Texas De Brazil.
How does Texas De Brazil compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Texas De Brazil most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Texas De Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas De Brazil have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Texas De Brazil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Texas De Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Texas De Brazil is inspected around three times per year on average.
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