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ALMAARGENTINA

3607 ALOMA AVE, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407 602 1050

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905410
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee changed gloved in food prep area no handwash
High priority/12A-07-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. White milk in small reach in cooler front counter Operator date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. Gave operator copy and it was filled out by everyone working at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. Kaelyn, Alma, Alma P, Julieta, Julio
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Alcohol and water by front counter Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer by fryers torn
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 4 pairs hanging on oven Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shell eggs 61°, less than 4 hours, operator place in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner hang on front hand sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no quat test strip
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. - 2 new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. - 1 light in hood system
Basic/36-62-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make station flip top is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer water. Manager labeled it.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents and tile in prep area is heavily soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Underneath reach in freezer door gaskets is torn
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored mop
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee changed gloved in food prep area no handwash
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched nose with bare hand no handwash
High priority/12A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at stove soiled and stained with food debris -cutting board at RIC
Intermediate/22-02-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Intermediate/32-11-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS at front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. -HWS next to dish sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -items prepared onsite day of inspection stored in containers with old date marking -portioned raw meat not date marked with date of preparation, operator stated prepped day of inspection -during inspection operators began date marking items
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil not stored 6 inches off floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around entry to front counter soiled and stained with grease like substance
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - bag of salad mix stored on top of eggs in salad cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - ham and cheese sandwich in cooler in prep area
High priority/02C-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle of clear liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. - small glass door cooler at front counter
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled on Bread freezer - around opening of 2 door dessert cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. - various togo items stored in employee restroom
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - double stack Vulcan ovens located outside of hood system creating grease and dust buildup on wall and ceiling above
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. - pain relief spray and ribbing alcohol on prep table
High priority/41-07-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above Vulcan double oven - AC vent above reach in coolers
Basic/36-34-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - ladles and scoops
Basic/24-18-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.