Alma Argentina
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Alma Argentina, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Alma Argentina's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes on top Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in handwashing sink at bar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with alcohol in it unlabeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of sugar on dry storage shelf
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at bar
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens under grill on cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several throughout **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
39
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm . Operator change the chlorine container seconds checked 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of bread at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. Operator moved the beef to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open green cut bag stored touching the raw shell eggs . Operator removed the green cut from the shell eggs . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (66F - Cold Holding) been out more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (66F - Cold Holding) been out more than 4 hours. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available for the dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only employee hand sink at the kitchen Blocked with a food cart .
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket and stuff on the only hand wash sink at the kitchen. Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the only hand wash sink at the kitchen . Operator provided some. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 to operator. Operator print it and stat it . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table next to the make table .
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
22-16-4
25
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri containing fresh garlic and oil on countertop at coffee bar for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic-wrapped breaded raw chicken over commercially packaged foods in reach-in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout boxes in warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1 tile above prep maketable
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents soiled with grease. Vents above centerline soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Tongs stored with food contact surface up **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0ppm chlorine. operator replaced chlorine, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees in kitchen.
13-03-4
47
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alma Argentina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alma Argentina on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alma Argentina?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alma Argentina.
How does Alma Argentina compare to other restaurants in Celebration?
Alma Argentina most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Celebration average of 69.
Has Alma Argentina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alma Argentina have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alma Argentina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alma Argentina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alma Argentina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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