Westchester, Miami-Dade County

DON DOMINGO CAFE PARRILLADA ARGENTINA

10817 SW 40 ST, Westchester, FL 33165

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 24565526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); potato mix (45F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler near front service window. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24565527

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink located next to prep table.

14-14-4

Detail 24565523

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used for removing coffee grounds at the bar area.

41-17-4

Detail 24565524

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning so,union next to dish machine with no label.

23-24-4

Detail 24565525

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler inside the kitchen near the front service window with soiled door handles.

14-09-4

Detail 24565528

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the main prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

13-02-4

Detail 24565521

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employees with no hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24565522

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under white cutting board at the prep table.

22-16-4

Detail 24565520

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler inside kitchen area with soiled interiors.

25-06-4

Detail 24565519

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service straws at the bar area not covered or protected.

14-17-4

Detail 24565529

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

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24185896

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24185891

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand washing sink with bags ,and a plastic container. Operator cleared hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24185894

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

35B-02-4

Detail 24185893

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect device light on top of the prep table located next to the dishwasher machine. Operator removed device. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24185890

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of ovens soiled

23-03-4

Detail 24185889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front counter reach in cooler, dessert reach in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 24185892

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pan with old label.

08B-12-5

Detail 24185895

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains inside of the reach freezer not covered.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23585352

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

06-09-1

Detail 23585349

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened bag and stored mahi mahi in containers Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23585351

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks on the floor on the storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 23585350

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

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23419876

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chorizo over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23419875

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cloth in the front counter handwashing sink.

36-37-5

Detail 23419872

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 23419874

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-49-6

Detail 23419877

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in front of the grill.

14-17-4

Detail 23419873

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

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22755110

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw strip steak (52F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at grill area. Person in charge placed bags of ice on top of product. Observed cooked eggs (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers in top portion of salad reach in cooler. As per person in charge, for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge placed product inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22755105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board with build up of food debris at bar area.

31A-11-4

Detail 22755111

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tube connected at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at preparation area. Person in charge removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22755104

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 22755108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22755109

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

16-55-4

Detail 22755107

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine does not fill automatically. Establishment utilizing hose connected at hand sink to fill dish machine.

10-07-4

Detail 22755106

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 85F. Person in charge removed water and took to water washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 22496065

High Priority - Observed: 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 machine at 0ppm. Manager primed line. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

08A-08-5

Detail 22496052

High Priority - Observed: Observed raw ground chicken and raw ground beef stored inside same container at walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority

08A-20-5

Detail 22496053

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

01B-13-4

Detail 22496045

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw ground chicken and raw ground beef stored inside same container at walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 22496044

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef glands (46F - Cold Holding); and raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per manager stored from the previous day. Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 22496047

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef glands (46F - Cold Holding); and raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per manager stored from the previous day. Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 22496056

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Detail 22496060

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer with accumulation of old food debris, located near the entrance of the kitchen. Priority: Intermediate

31A-11-4

Detail 22496066

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand-wash sink with containers inside located near the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 22496055

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement. Some employees reviewed and signed. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 22496046

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of empanadas and rice in the walk in cooler with no date marking. Priority: Intermediate

08B-38-4

Detail 22496054

Basic - 4 Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of oil stored on the floor near the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. employee removed the containers from the floor. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

22-20-5

Detail 22496061

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located in the kitchen. Priority: Basic

14-01-5

Detail 22496057

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice., near the walk in coolerCorrected On-Site Manager removed bowl from rice container. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

36-37-5

Detail 22496071

Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and ware washing areas. Also observed at walk in cooler. Priority: Basic

06-09-1

Detail 22496049

Basic - Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw salmon, raw tilapia and raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed products from packaging. Corrected On-Site Reference: 3-501.13(E) FC: (E) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; or (2) Prior to or immediately upon completion of its thawing using procedures specified in Paragraph (B) of this section. Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 22496058

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks located by the preparation area. Priority: Basic

05-09-4

Detail 22496048

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers located in the kitchen. Employee placed thermometers inside of each reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Detail 22496059

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the kitchen Priority: Basic

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21532041

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 dish machine at 0ppm. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 21532035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over maduro and raw shrimp stored over tostones at reach in freezer at preparation area.

05-05-4

Detail 21532031

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair at reach in cooler at salad station.

31A-11-4

Detail 21532037

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside hand sink at preparation area.

36-37-5

Detail 21532040

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21532033

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance over walk in freezer.

32-12-5

Detail 21532034

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21532036

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at grill area and preparation area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21532032

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing steaks not wearing hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 21532038

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at bar area. Manager placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21532039

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at grill area. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20923783

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. Employee corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20923771

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above sauces in reach in cooler. Chef placed eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20923781

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays stored in handwash sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20923780

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 20923782

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20923777

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20923772

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled

36-32-5

Detail 20923784

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen area

32-12-5

Detail 20923774

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20923779

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

40-06-5

Detail 20923773

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep table. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20923778

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer; bag of onions and box of potatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler

10-14-5

Detail 20923775

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front counter area Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20923776

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in 80°F water. Chef replaced with hot water Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20923786

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing in reach in cooler across cookline

36-50-4

Detail 20923785

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 20605470

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked rice(as per operator from yesterday) (50°F - Cooling)

08A-17-6

Detail 20605474

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded beef above potato fries,prepackaged vegetables,located in the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink. Observed raw lamb above portioned vegetables in the standing white reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20605473

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: cooked rice(as per operator from yesterday) (50°F - Cooling)

41-10-4

Detail 20605472

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 20605468

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20605476

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty food container stored in unit at the bar . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20605469

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the womens bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20605475

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on unit opposite cookline, prep unit. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20605467

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Observed at the prep unit.. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20605471

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 20605466

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled, back kitchen. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.