PASIONES ARGENTINAS
2752-2756 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33175 · 786-362-1747
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked omelette inside WIC.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth inside HWS at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked omelette, and white rice inside WIC with no date marked. As per cook from previous day.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed hoods with grease accumulation.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottom of stove hood filter with accumulation of oil residue.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by box of can food and wood panels for hand-wash sink near reach in coolers and office space in the front area. Also observed large garbage can in front of handwash ink in the main kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single service cups inside the basing of the handwashing sink across of RIC and office space in the front area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available in the establishment. Cooked was able to find and provided before inspection ended.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed the probe thermometer in disrepair.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf under the small oven housing food items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in front area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and from counter area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license dated Oct. 1, 2025.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the glass on sliding door of reach in cooler in the front area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap to the bottom right for exit door near office space in the front area. Also observed for exit door in the main kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for RIF in front area next to handwash sink. Also observed for reach in freezer in the kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for reach in cooler at prep area near walk in cooler. Cooked was able to provide at the time of inspection.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of a spatula near 3CS in poor condition. Employee discarded.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located by the walk in cooler at cook line.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed household dishwasher at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 employee cleaned his face and touched his hat and failed to wash his hands after to continue cooking.
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 washing dishes and continue to prepare food without washing his hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored in direct contact with a to go bag, in the reach in cooler by the walk in cooler at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs over produce.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked on cheese sauce 2-2-8-25, In the upright reach in cooler located by the walk in cooler. As per employee container had an old label, she also stated that food had been held in the cooler less than 7 days. Instructed operator to properly date marked the cheese sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding), as per operator he stored the raw beef in the cooler less than 2 hours ago. Instructed operator to add ice bags on the food to rapidly cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade pepper sauce (108F - Hot Holding), stored outside of the steam table. As per operator out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plantains, sweet plantains stored in the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Romina Ordinal.
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. Observed employee Esmeralda working in the kitchen, as per manager employee has been working for over a year.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken guts and cheese vacuum packaged, in the display unit at front counter. As per operator he was not aware that the process needed approval, she also stated that she packaged food the day before. Operator stated she that will no longer be doing vacuum sealing and removed all the product from package on site.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on upright cooler by the walk in cooler in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven interior with grease accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located by the walk in cooler at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers about the three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed above the prep cooler by the walk in cooler at kitchen a container with breadcrumbs not labeled.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towels on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glass container with sugar next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the prep cooler at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed QT sanitizer tablets stored on shelf above the microwave at cook line. Employee removed it.
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.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink hot water pressure low.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cook line.
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. Observed 2 employees working in the kitchen working for over 60 days with 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.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed household dishwasher at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink located at cook line.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed lemons and sweet potatoes at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen 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 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler next to mop sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water inside reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice inside machine at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water at front counter 77F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter with heavy grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Household dish machine installed in front service area, unable to test for sanitation properties. operator says they will remove it, because they do not use it anyway, they use their 3 compartment sink. To wash glasses. Discussed with DDM Maurice C.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Sent to operator via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back prep area
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.