GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET
14291 SW 42 ST UNIT 32A-32B, Miami FL 33175 · 305-733-8339
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10-31-2023.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018006763 | Jan 8, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef inside RIC across to dishwasher.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed by steam table, as per manager from 30 minutes prior.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per chef from 3 days prior.
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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. Observed some employees training expired.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container on floor inside WIC.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of black beans with double label inside WIC.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded beef and empanadas inside WIC without cover.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled the blade area of the upright butcher cutter in front area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in the front area near handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition plastic food pan holding manchego inside the reach in cooler at prep station. Observed broken door gaskets for walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Also observed in poor condition the door frame of walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in back area, reach in cooler near stove and walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled the blade area of the upright butcher cutter in front area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 2 eggs any style not identified as containing raw items on the menu.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in the front area near handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed unit thermometer at 50F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49F-50F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition plastic food pan holding manchego inside the reach in cooler at prep station. Observed broken door gaskets for walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Also observed in poor condition the door frame of walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in back area, reach in cooler near stove and walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125°F. Operator placed on heat. 2nd temp 156°F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked rice, ready to eat sauce and above raw beef patties. Operator placed on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down.
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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled the blade area of the upright butcher cutter in front area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 2 eggs any style not identified as containing raw items on the menu.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on a shelf unit housing single service items at the front counter area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in the front area near handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while engaging in food prep.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition plastic food pan holding manchego inside the reach in cooler at prep station. Observed broken door gaskets for walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Also observed in poor condition the door frame of walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in back area, reach in cooler near stove and walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of a cutting board in the kitchen. Manager had employee remove cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles with no label at the cook line. Operator placed a label id identifying contents.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black marks next to oven. Manager discarded during inspection. Also observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager washed and clean properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor in front ladies restroom. Employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from frying station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of Togo utensils being stored on the floor next to left side kitchen door. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath of three compartment sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no labeled it. Operator properly labeled it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in rice container, operator removed it
Food stored on floor. Oil containers, operator properly stored it.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed boiled eggs, chimichurri sauce uncovered in walk in cooler, operator properly covered it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in sandwich cooler not maintaining product at proper temperature. Informed manager. Employee was advised to discontinue use of cooler until repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler at sandwich station.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup up on hood in kitchen.
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed 8 portions potato tortilla date marked 9/9 and 6 portions lasagna date marked 9/12. Stop sale issued.
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 dishwashing machine in kitchen chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 100ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwashing machine in kitchen chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 8 portions potato tortilla date marked 9/9 and 6 portions lasagna date marked 9/12. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee since yesterday night. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee since day prior. Manager discarded product. Also observed sliced ham (55F - ambient); provolone cheese (56F - ambient); sliced tomato (47F -ambient). Manager indicated products were prepped less than 1 hour prior. Product was moved to cooler to rapidly chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breakfast potatoes (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator, product was held for less than 2 hours. Informed employee product must be reheated to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on slicer at front counter. Employee relocated sanitizer.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee without knowledge of how to calibrate the thermometer or the minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand walk sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided.
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. Observed Josiris Ramiris, Diego Diaz, expired 12/29/23
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in sandwich cooler not maintaining product at proper temperature. Informed manager. Employee was advised to discontinue use of cooler until repaired.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks, and food stored on counter in service area at coffee station. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell,phone on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler at sandwich station.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed butter and cream cheese stored next to hand washing sink in kitchen, exposed to splash. Employee relocated products.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of mayonnaise in dry storage stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes in kitchen stored on floor. Observed cases of milk and a bucket of fat netting stored on floor in walk in cooler. Informed employee product must be taken off of floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup up on hood in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler at sandwich station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container of water at 86F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10-31-2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed aged cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); manchego cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Spanish hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); veal (478F - Cold Holding). Observed manager removed cheese from front reach in cooler into a proper temperature cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food tongs inside hand washing sink located next to front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand washing sink next to front reach in cooler,
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.Observed employment agreements were not signed, Manager had employees sign and file during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled next to3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product during inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Provided to manager via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter cups and utensils stored inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By butcher station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets tore at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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