Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
35
Score
Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottom of stove hood filter with accumulation of oil residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed the probe thermometer in disrepair.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf under the small oven housing food items.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in front area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and from counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license dated Oct. 1, 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the glass on sliding door of reach in cooler in the front area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - 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.
35B-01-4
Basic - 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.
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of a spatula near 3CS in poor condition. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
35
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs over produce. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plantains, sweet plantains stored in the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Romina Ordinal.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on upright cooler by the walk in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven interior with grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers about the three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towels on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed lemons and sweet potatoes at walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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.
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
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 sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
03D-06-5
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler next to mop sink.
14-09-4
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice inside machine at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water at front counter 77F.
10-07-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter.
25-06-4
18
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Sent to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back prep area **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table front counter
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at exit back door
35B-01-4
86
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored in the floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina.
How does Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Domingo Carniceria 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 Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Domingo Carniceria Argentina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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