LOCOS X ARGENTINA
3106 TAMIAMI TRL N, Naples FL 34103 · 239-302-0156
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022045691 | Sep 13, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator added establishments address at time of inspection.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At time of inspection Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator drained sink water and refilled with fresh water and chlorine. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (70F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (74F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods had been out for two hours. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Operator placed foods in refrigerator.
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. Employees began to sign form.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Establishment is preparing and selling containers of house made chimichurri. Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Discussed with operator the importance of a mesh screen while door is opened to avoid the entrance of vermin.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright reach in cooler raw sausage is stored on top of a container of raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding box at the front counter, beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding). Operator states the empanadas have been holding for two hours, operator increased the heat in the hot holding box.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris behind the slicer blade.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the kitchen.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In prep area, observed unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom door is not self closing
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several baking pans have heavy buildup of carbon
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area, several holes near knife rack.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 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 operator with vomit and diarrhea handout.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, hand washing sink is obstructed by equipment.
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. Per Norma Gandini, employed ninety days, and has no proof of training.
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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, cell phone above food being prepared. Educated operator on personal belongings. Operator moved phone
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In prep area, one employee has ineffective hair restraint, not completely pulled back.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At front counter, one employee with no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area, several holes near knife rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On double door oven, baking pans have accumulated debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, to go containers not inverted. Educated operator on storing single use containers. Operator inverted containers.
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.