What is Portuguese Churrasqueira's health inspection score?

Portuguese Churrasqueira has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Portuguese Churrasqueira last inspected?

Portuguese Churrasqueira was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Portuguese Churrasqueira have?

Portuguese Churrasqueira has 52 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Portuguese Churrasqueira safe to eat at?

Yes, Portuguese Churrasqueira has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Portuguese Churrasqueira serve?

Portuguese Churrasqueira serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Portuguese Churrasqueira

Name: Portuguese Churrasqueira
Address: 230 WEST ROUTE 59, Spring Valley, 10977
Rating: 86

230 WEST ROUTE 59, Spring Valley

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Nov

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

May

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Re-Inspection6 Inspection

Mar 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−16 pts

May 25

Inspection Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Mar 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2

Base deductions−16 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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