ESTAMPA GAUCHA
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 285, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.586.4002
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015035510 | Jun 30, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handle wash sink near triple sink blocked by bread racks.
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.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handle wash sink near ice machine had no paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar no soap.
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.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in back by bar not secured.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line for prepped squires has torn gaskets both doors.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops on top of ice maker.
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.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in ice cream freezer uncovered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops at mop sink not stored to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth used to clean prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cucumbers walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Sherbet
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind slicer guard
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood not functioning
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles in bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dessert freezer. Manager brought paper towels
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on dessert cooler is torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up,in walk in freezer
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food, ice cream and empanadas
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
No soap provided at handwash sink in woman's bathroom
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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over prepped foods in the walk-in 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.