Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline in the kitchen ribs (127F - Hot Holding).Operator states food out of temperature for 20 minutes.Operator reheated to 165f and then placed back in hot holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine had an accumulation of residue. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting above triple sink. Operator air dried properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back near the entrance water can be visibly seen throughout corridor. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching rice next to cookline line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
70
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bbq chicken (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 195F); Yuka (93F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 190F). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, beans cooked 12/3 am. not date marked. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with an accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal pan stored on shelf next to prep table in kitchen. PIC removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from vent in walk-in cooler onto floor. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to metal shelf. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (108-133F - Hot Holding); ribs (120-134F - Hot Holding). Ribs reheated to 175F, chicken placed in oven to be reheated. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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 salad (45F @ 11:53- Cooling since 10:15 second temperature 41-53F at 12:35). Item is being cooled on top of ice which is preventing the top from cooling down appropriately. Operator placed salad n walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for raw steak held on time as a public health control for safety. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in preparation area. PIC discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. PIC removed and stored approximately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
50
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (111F - Hot Holding) per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Reheated to 176F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - walk-in cooler Observed raw fish stored below raw chicken. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop in a way to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not in original packaging not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed- One flying insect flying around hand wash sink at front counter. Approximately 3 flying insects landing on soda boxes in rear prep area next to triple sink. Two live flying insects landing on shelf holding clean utensils in rear prep area. One flying insect landing on cutting board stored on clean utensil storage shelf in rear prep area. One flying insect landing on clean service pan above triple sink in rear prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - Kitchen across from three compartment sink. -Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling in box covering printer next to and above food preparation utensils in rear prep area. Manager discarded box. -Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling from printer next to and above food preparation utensils in rear prep area. Employee killed roaches. -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on soy sauce bottles above prep table in rear prep area. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on plastic wrap on prep table in rear prep area. Employee killed roach. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of walk in cooler in rear prep area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table Observed Ribs (104-142F - Hot Holding); Chicken (110-150F - Hot Holding); chicken tenders (107F - Hot Holding); ribs (106-154F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (105-156F - Hot Holding). Items were stored in shallow pans which prevented food from maintaining temperature. Employee placed items to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter Employee placed paper towel at hand wash station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in box covering printer in rear prep area. Manager discarded box with dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Observed a case of fries stored on floor across from frying station. Observed a bucket of sauce stored on rack on floor next to frying unit in front prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tone bottle of vinegar stored in spray bottles not identified stored on prep table across from triple sink. Observed one bottle of vinegar stored in spray bottles not identified stored on shelf across from walk in cooler. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass.
How does Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Argentina Grill/ Tg of Sawgrass is inspected around three times per year on average.
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