LA JUANITA ARGENTINIAN FOOD
1321 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (786) 922 1536
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Form provided via email.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter HWS.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside handsink by front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Observed throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handsink plumbing in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection 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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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the owner rinsed his hands for approximately 2 seconds at the front counter.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled. The owner labeled it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread on a plastic bag on the walk-in freezer floor and plastic water bottles on the walk-in cooler floor. The owner put everything on a shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of sprite in the walk-in cooler.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over beer and wine in the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pizza peel on top of the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in front of the walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above the front counter which has a coffee station and ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of flour a large plastic container of cooking oil on the dry storage floor and a case of fries on the walk-in freezer floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the cook touch his hair and continued to prepare food.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over beer and wine in the walk-in cooler.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed the cashier handle dirty dishes and started to fold pizza boxes and serve ice.
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. Form provided via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pizza peel on top of the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form provided via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in front of the walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above the front counter which has a coffee station and ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of flour a large plastic container of cooking oil on the dry storage floor and a case of fries on the walk-in freezer floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in a shopping bag in the walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over cilantro in the walk-in cooking. Observed raw chicken over packaged vegetables in the walk-in freezer. The manager moved the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across from the walk-in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the walk in cooler floor. The manager moved the bottles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand washing sink soiled across from the walk-in cooler. The manager cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed next to the triple sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the cooking equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket in dirty water.
Jul 27, 2023□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed two different cases of different food items on the walk-in freezer floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the oven.
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.