Almaargentina
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Almaargentina has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Almaargentina was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Oviedo restaurant, which scores around 63. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Alcohol and water by front counter Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. White milk in small reach in cooler front counter Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Gave operator copy and it was filled out by everyone working at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Kaelyn, Alma, Alma P, Julieta, Julio
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer by fryers torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 4 pairs hanging on oven Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
41
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer water. Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make station flip top is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents and tile in prep area is heavily soiled with dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Underneath reach in freezer door gaskets is torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - bag of salad mix stored on top of eggs in salad cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - ham and cheese sandwich in cooler in prep area
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle of clear liquid
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled on Bread freezer - around opening of 2 door dessert cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - various togo items stored in employee restroom
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - double stack Vulcan ovens located outside of hood system creating grease and dust buildup on wall and ceiling above
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. - small glass door cooler at front counter
14-69-4
50
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - pain relief spray and ribbing alcohol on prep table
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above Vulcan double oven - AC vent above reach in coolers
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - ladles and scoops
24-18-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanada filling 45f employee states door had been open for rearranging during morning supply delivery
03A-02-5
86
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -bandaids on clean plates in back room -wound spray next to dessert station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw meat over pastry, front freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham 51f per operator just put in cooler less than 2 hours -fresh mozzarella 47F operator just put in cooler less than 2 hours -milk in front cooler 44f, check again in 45 minutes 46f, advised operator to move to different cooler -filling marzo 46f out, and returned to cooler -rellano corne 44f full container made yesterday **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted with more water. -quat >400ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -pepper cutter -mixer **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to rinse a towel **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -by back door **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bev over prep area cookline **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphones on prep table and racks in back room **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of oil **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -straws, napkins, and sugar packets stored in bathroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. -everest cookline double tall freezer **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -sitting on prep table **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid spray stored over the low boy cooler
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees began work with out washing hands
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored In a tub with 80° water
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the 2 door cooler chicken is stored on pork In the Pepsi cooler raw eggs over empanadas
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the prep area ceiling tiles are soiled at the air conditioning vent, also wall above the 3 compartment sink
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the traulsen cooler is ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the Everest reachin cooler ice build up from the unit
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have tape on the exterior of the clean bins
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Several items in the 3 compartment sink siting in standing water . Chorizo sausage, blood sausage,and beef -several pizza (frozen ) on the counter
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop bucket
42-01-4
23
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Almaargentina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Almaargentina on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Almaargentina?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Almaargentina.
How does Almaargentina compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Almaargentina most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Almaargentina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Almaargentina have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Almaargentina 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 Almaargentina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Almaargentina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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