LA ARGENTINA CAFE
2441 NW 77 TERRACE, Miami FL 33147 · 305 646-1321
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair behind front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground. Paper wraps, cardboard boxes, discarded car tires.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven toaster at cook line soiled with food debris, also observed oven interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager provided drain plug during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw meat patties on top raw prep chicken inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per manager less than 24 hours. Manager date marked properly during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container at preparation table. Employee inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal open bottle water on top preparation table behind front counter, employee discarded during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone on top preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed and stored in designated area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils not inverted inside metal containers on top of preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink inside reach in cooler p, manager removed and discarded during inspection.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust, and food debris under 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with rice not labeled next to reach in freezer.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice being stored on the floor. Next to oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed clean tongs being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing at employee bathroom.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above plantains located in the prep reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not labeled a top 3 compartment sink, employee labeled properly during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in Cole at preparation area soiled with food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under equipment at kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer on reach in cooler at preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic spray bottle containing vinegar not labeled. Manager labeled product properly during inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handled raw pork then handled clean bowl containing precooked plantains without washing hands with soap.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above plantains located in the prep reach in cooler.
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 fish fillets stored with sweet plantains located in the domestic reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; empanadas (121F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago, operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Miladys D as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
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. Observed for Anna d. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed Raw beef, Pork and Chicken stored over sauces at reach in Cooler. Operator rearranged products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed eggs inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator approximately 30 minutes. Operator increased unit temperature.
Utensil sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus PPM. Operator diluted solution with water final reading of 50 PPM.
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.
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.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed bathroom door propped open with piece of wood.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal cup inside the Rice container. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee Salmon and fruit inside reach in cooler not identified, Observed Rice at cook line not identified,.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone in kitchen at preparation table, Operator removed phone,
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of beans and rice not stored 6 inches from floor underneath preparation table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Seasoning not label, Operator labeled product.
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.