DON DIEGO ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE
4585 13TH STREET, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407-892-3963
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016041943 | Jul 13, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef on top of lettuce in glass door reach in cooler at end of cookline Operator moved ground beef
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diego Berti issued 3-1-21
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Several wiping cloths laying on top of cutting board on make table
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In drink station at kitchen entrance Operator moved scoop
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One on cookline
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwashing sink at end of cookline near glass door reach in cooler
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over corn and lettuce in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all kitchen handwashing sinks Operator stocked
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went and got chlorine sanitizer during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef frozen and not commercially packaged stored over frozen fries in reach in freezer at end of cookline Operator switched order
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility undercooks steak to order without consumer advisory posted Emailed operator consumer advisory posting
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths laid over cutting board on make table on cookline
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several personal food items in glass door reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance Operator labeled and separated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table cutting board on cookline Personal bag on dry storage shelf with dry ingredients next to kitchen entrance
Food stored on floor. Box with onions, potatoes, rice on floor under handwashing sink on cookline
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice maker Operator moved so that handle is outside of ice
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables on cookline Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline
Light not functioning. One light bulb missing in hood over cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go containers at front counter Operator inverted
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Croissant dough covered with thank you bags at cooks line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage and raw bacon stored over ham and cheese at glass reach in cooler on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine for sanitizer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of restaurant
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
Stored food not covered. Salt at cooks line has no lid
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt with no label at cooks line
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery bag at glass reach in fridge
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over beans at glass sliding door reach in fridge
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by reach in freezer had a pitcher in the sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in glass sliding door reach in fridge,per operator made the day before
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of salsa in glass sliding door fridge at cooks line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between steam table and prep table at cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked rice
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in sink at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red beans, shredded pork. shredded chicken 2 door upright cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop rice
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Shell eggs in glass cooler. Educated operator
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in upright freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door upright cooler
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.