Melbourne, Brevard County

ESTAMPA GAUCHA

1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 285, Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
2 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-20-5

Detail 24577781

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24577795

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker added after splitter to hose side.

31A-09-4

Detail 24577787

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handle wash sink near triple sink blocked by bread racks. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24577794

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handle wash sink near ice machine was used to dump ice. Can opener blade in hand wash sing near triple sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24577790

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handle wash sink near ice machine had no paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24577791

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar no soap.

02C-02-5

Detail 24577792

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken for chicken salad not dated made yesterday at 7:30.

27-16-4

Detail 24577782

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near ovens has no hot water required to be repaired. Handle just spins.

51-11-4

Detail 24577783

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in back by bar not secured.

40-06-5

Detail 24577785

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored in dessert reach in cooler and on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24577780

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line for prepped squires has torn gaskets both doors.

08B-38-4

Detail 24577788

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24577796

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24577789

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops on top of ice maker. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24577779

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dessert reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

08B-12-5

Detail 24577793

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in ice cream freezer uncovered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24577784

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops at mop sink not stored to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24577786

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth used to clean prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24238154

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. Oppm. Operator will call to get fixed. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed Dishwasher in kitchen and at bar

29-37-4

Detail 24238156

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24238158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 133f hot holding. Will reheat Reheated to 177f Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24238151

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dirca, Gislene and Ingrid

13-03-4

Detail 24238153

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24238157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cucumbers walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24238152

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 24238155

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sherbet

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23731211

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind slicer guard Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23731213

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current

36-62-4

Detail 23731214

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light under hood not functioning

45-02-4

Detail 23731212

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23352750

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. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23352751

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1-2 small live flying insects around trash can in bar area

22-02-4

Detail 23352749

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles in bar

31B-02-4

Detail 23352753

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dessert freezer. Manager brought paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23352754

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23352752

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22741913

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22741914

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on dessert cooler is torn

14-69-4

Detail 22741915

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up,in walk in freezer

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22514225

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food, ice cream and empanadas Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22514222

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, hand wash sink in bar had box of straws and sugar salt holder in front of Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22514224

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in woman's bathroom Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22514221

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: broken ice machine and Gaskets on the dessert station, walk-in cooler and standing reach-in cooler in prep station. Operator has put in a work order as of 11-15 and are still waiting for maintenance to repair. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 22514223

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over prepped foods in the walk-in cooler

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

12A-29-4

Detail 22032805

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then touched clean dishes no hand wash in between. Educated operator and employee Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 22032791

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Small fly dry storage To be complied by next unannounced inspection per supervisor Doreen

29-37-4

Detail 22032797

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22032803

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Half and half Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22032792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22032804

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in sink at bar Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22032794

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher Sink at bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22032798

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22032796

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22032795

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22032802

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

24-08-4

Detail 22032793

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

14-69-4

Detail 22032801

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

21-04-4

Detail 22032799

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22032800

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream Corn starch and beans dry storage Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21650892

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. 0 ppm with sanitizer connected. Manager called for service and will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize until corrected.

22-02-4

Detail 21650893

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade guard, mixer head and can opener. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21650894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart and equipment. All moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21650896

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21650898

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple expired and current certificates. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

51-18-6

Detail 21650899

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21650895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Floor mixer.

21-38-4

Detail 21650897

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21084538

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This license expired on 4-1-2022 and is more than 30 days past due. Please remit promptly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21084536

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat salad items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21084534

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in several locations

31B-02-4

Detail 21084533

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area of bar. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21084532

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

14-11-4

Detail 21084537

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless unit adjacent to cook line wit ripped gasket.

31B-04-4

Detail 21084535

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station at HWS by ice machines.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

41-27-4

Detail 20711254

High Priority - Dish machine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+++chlorine

03B-01-6

Detail 20711255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 109°f recommended rapid reheat. Retemped after 188° Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20711246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) can opener 2) espresso machine nozzle 3) ice bin server station

29-28-4

Detail 20711244

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter dated 7/18/2019

36-34-5

Detail 20711247

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

40-06-5

Detail 20711253

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on drop storage rack with cans

24-08-4

Detail 20711243

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

14-38-4

Detail 20711251

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-69-4

Detail 20711248

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1) walk in freezer 2) ice cream chest freezer server station

10-01-5

Detail 20711250

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handled cup buried in bulk sugar Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20711245

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Storage area

23-03-4

Detail 20711252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1); gaskets server station 2)underneath back of drink machine server station 3) mashed potato bowl unit soiled 4) hood filters

14-20-4

Detail 20711257

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table cook line

21-08-4

Detail 20711256

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm also had soap mix in redid bucket to 200 ppm quat

02D-01-5

Detail 20711249

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar server station Unlabeled salt in prep area Corrected On-Site