LA COSECHA ARGENTINION STEAK HOUSE
6981 NW 74 ST, Medley FL 33166 · 305.885.8850
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can then proceeded to prep food. Coached employee on handwashing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles on the back area with water damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the back area floor.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed plantains, yuca, tostones stored on the front area reach in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shredded meat stored outside.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen. Operator sent blade to be washed and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups stored inside HWS at coffee station. Operator removed cups.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed sweet milk containers stored on dry storage floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed knife and sent it to be washed and sanitized.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up in container on reach in freezer at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled at bakery station. Operator labeled container.
Jun 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed counter and pizza oven outside added. Also, observed bakery area with equipments and a coffee counter outside bakery area added. Observed all additions were made or are in progress with no plan review submitted and approved.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oranges stored directly in thank you bags in reach in cooler inside prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside prep area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed counter and pizza oven outside added. Also, observed bakery area with equipments and a coffee counter outside bakery area added. Observed all additions were made or are in progress with no plan review submitted and approved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in prep area. Operator removed cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom. Operator covered receptacle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored inside thank you bags in prep area. Operator stored bread in food graded bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in warehouse washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerador gaskets in front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and washing hands without soap. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked octopus inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf inside ware washing area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink in order to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee ready to eat chicken with bare hands inside kitchen. Operator reheated chicken to 177°F in order to be served.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and picked clean dish in dining room. Operator was advised by Inspector about proper hand washing techniques.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator placed it in order to be washed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on shelf at front counter. Operator inverted them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen.
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.