Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County

GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET 2

7357 MIAMI LAKES DR, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
5 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
Miami Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24418097

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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator replaced the empty chlorine container. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24418104

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef, in reach in cooler. Also observed raw shell eggs over raw beef. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24418099

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24418106

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24418098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (56F - Cold Holding), on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24418100

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shell eggs inside hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24418103

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

12B-09-5

Detail 24418101

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24418105

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24418102

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water of 90°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24418107

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, sugar with no label. Operator properly labeled it. Warning

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24102036

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Alfredo sauce (51/59F - Cooling); marinara sauce (58/55F - Cooling)

01B-02-5

Detail 24102032

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Alfredo sauce (51/59F - Cooling); marinara sauce (58/55F - Cooling) cooked chicken (49/48F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.

41-27-4

Detail 24102035

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24102033

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-20-4

Detail 24102034

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

42-01-4

Detail 24102031

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23466380

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cook line.

36-17-5

Detail 23466382

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler door.

31B-04-4

Detail 23466383

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the deli station.

14-17-4

Detail 23466381

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-12-5

Detail 23094391

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23094387

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef. Observed raw beef in the same container as raw chicken. Operator properly stored it Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23094396

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at the same time with no certificated manager present.

31B-03-4

Detail 23094395

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the bar station, soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23094389

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

14-01-5

Detail 23094392

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

36-34-5

Detail 23094390

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

13-04-4

Detail 23094394

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed beard guard on his face during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23094388

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef container on walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23094383

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23094393

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood soiled, three compartment sink soiled at the bar station.

22-16-4

Detail 23094386

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 23094385

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

42-01-4

Detail 23094384

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 23094382

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container with no label.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 22645571

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee shells eggs and touched cleaned utensils. Instructed operator regarding wash hand procedure. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22645576

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22645574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 22645570

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees picked up dirty plate from customers table than touched cleaned utensils without wash hands. Instructed operator regarding wash hands procedure. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22645568

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone on preparation table next to the bread.

24-08-4

Detail 22645567

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic lids inside plastic basket.

16-13-5

Detail 22645575

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed utensils with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 22645572

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler door.

08B-38-4

Detail 22645573

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bread, cases of water on walk in cooler floor.

25-05-4

Detail 22645566

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups on dry storage floor, located in front of triple reach in freezer."

14-17-4

Detail 22645569

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 22271725

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22271727

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22271733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22271730

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table at the deli station, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22271732

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

11-26-1

Detail 22271731

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22271729

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the deli station. Operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22271726

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow single cutting board with cut marks. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22271736

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

16-46-4

Detail 22271735

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic lids with old labels. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22271734

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled located at the deli station. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22271728

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22271724

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water recheck chlorine at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 21870972

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erika Motta expired on 10/23/22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: At the time of callback inspection not manager certificate provided for Erika Motta. Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21870969

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees name Carla, Angelica,Lorena. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: At the time of callback inspection not food handle training for the following employees Carla, Angelica,Lorena. Time Extended

21-44-1

Detail 21870971

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table next to slicer machine. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Still observed Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21870970

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Still observed Time Extended

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21868161

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies flying above squeezed orange machine located at the front line. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21868167

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over potatoes salad inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21868166

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

53A-03-7

Detail 21868169

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erika Motta expired on 10/23/22. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21868163

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the meat station. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21868156

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21868159

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. Employees name Carla, Angelica,Lorena. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21868168

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the bar station and bakery station. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21868165

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21868160

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on walk in cooler floor also bag of rice on dry storage floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21868162

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21868170

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the meat station. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21868157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler doors. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21868158

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21868172

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table next to slicer machine. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21868171

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21868164

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 21

09-01-4

Detail 21511614

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepared croissant sandwich without wearing gloves, operator discarded it.

01B-12-4

Detail 21511610

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee prepared croissant sandwich without wearing gloves, operator discarded it.

01B-07-4

Detail 21511613

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed Provolone cheese, inside reach in cooler.

03A-03-5

Detail 21511616

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table, operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21511611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50°F - Cold Holding); cheese (48°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator.

02C-03-5

Detail 21511623

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. Observed provolone cheese, ham open for more than 24 hours as per operator.

03F-10-5

Detail 21511619

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For empanadas .

02C-02-5

Detail 21511607

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef, potatoes salad, cooked pasta cooked for more than 24 hours without labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21511622

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

12B-09-5

Detail 21511626

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

40-06-5

Detail 21511627

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone on top of preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21511612

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of orange, multiple container with sauce on walk in cooler floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21511617

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler cover fan.

16-46-4

Detail 21511621

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 21511618

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located in front of cook line.

21-44-1

Detail 21511608

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of the preparation counter next to slicer machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21511609

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef with 41°F (cold holding), without covered it.

14-12-4

Detail 21511615

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic container lid cracked it.

36-27-5

Detail 21511625

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand wash sink and over triple reach in cooler, located in the kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 21511624

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-07-4

Detail 21511620

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions at 200 ppm.

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20735030

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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator called technician during inspection and set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20735026

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed meat lasagna with date marked 12/2/21, Canelones 12/9/21 inside walk in cooler.

12A-02-4

Detail 20735029

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server pick up dirty plate from customers table than touched clean cups and plate. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure. Operator properly washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 20735028

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed meat lasagna with date marked 12/2/21, Canelones 12/9/21 inside walk in cooler.

16-13-5

Detail 20735027

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed cutting board, plate without sanitation solutions. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20735032

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed marinara sauce container on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20735031

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. On ice machine located at the bar station.

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 20662830

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Carlos, Josue for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection not employees food handle training provided, name Carlos, Josue for more than 2 months of being hired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: During the time of the callback inspection observed employees Marilina Cartaya, Carla Serrano working at the establishment. As per operator employees has been working at the establishment more than 2 months ago. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20662828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Around the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: During the time of the callback inspection observe ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust inside the kitchen. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20662829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: During the time of the callback inspection observed 1 floor tile broken inside the kitchen in front of the walk-in cooler. Time Extended

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-10-5

Detail 20507078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food, for empanadas located at the front counter, provided the time as a public health control to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food, for empanadas located at the front counter, provided the time as a public health control to operator. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20507082

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Carlos, Josue for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection not employees food handle training provided, name Carlos, Josue for more than 2 months of being hired. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20507079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Around the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20507080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At the time of callback inspection floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler door. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20507081

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, filter and reach in freezer gasket located at deli station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Still observed Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20507083

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the kitchen. Time Extended

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 20502009

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Lidocaine antiseptic spray, above preparation table next to clean plate. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20502005

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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Instructed operator to use the three compartment while they repair the dishwasher machine. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20502013

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched bread to preparer sandwich without gloves. Operator washed hands and wear gloves. Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 20502017

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee touched bread to preparer sandwich without gloves. Operator washed hands and wear gloves. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20502008

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator place inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20502023

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (49°F - Cold Holding); garlic mixture (49°F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) inside triple door reach in cooler next to the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the food items to another reach in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20502021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (84°F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed on top of the grilled. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 20502026

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed hole drain from the water heater, located at the main kitchen, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20502019

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20502020

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On the hand washing sink located at the bar station, bottle of soap was placed on hand washing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20502018

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food, for empanadas located at the front counter, provided the time as a public health control to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20502025

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Carlos, Josue for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20502014

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

40-06-5

Detail 20502006

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone, keys on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20502016

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unable to keep food items under 41°F, ambient cooler at 49°F/52°F, food storage inside Black beans (49°F - Cold Holding); garlic mixture (49°F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) inside triple door reach in cooler next to the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the food items to another reach in cooler. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20502012

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between dishwasher machine and preparation table at the main kitchen. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20502010

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler door. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20502027

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with peeled potatoes on walk in cooler floor. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20502015

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use utensils on oven handle, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20502011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, filter and reach in freezer gasket located at deli station. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20502024

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20502007

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Near to clean glasses located at the front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20502022

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container not inverted above preparation table at the main kitchen, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20502004

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the kitchen. Warning