Fierro Argentine Grill

6420 Bird Road Unit 2, Miami, FL 33155
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fierro Argentine Grill three times, with records going back to 2022. Fierro Argentine Grill was last inspected on Apr 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fierro Argentine Grill dates to Apr 9, 2024.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese and onion pastry (119F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (121F - Hot Holding) at warming unit at front counter. As per operator, for less than 1 hour.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee diluted with water. Final reading, 50ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area.
31B-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-04-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at warming unit at front counter area.
05-09-4
43
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at double door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef patties (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near sandwich station. As per employee, cooler door was open for less than 30 minutes for restocking.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan at front counter not date marked. As per operator, items were prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled with food debris. Employee removed debris during inspection. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. Employee removed debris during inspection. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled with black substance. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. Ceiling not accessible to be properly cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near storage area.
36-27-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fierro Argentine Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fierro Argentine Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fierro Argentine Grill?

Across the inspection record, “utility lines are unnecessarily exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fierro Argentine Grill.

How does Fierro Argentine Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fierro Argentine Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fierro Argentine Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fierro Argentine Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fierro Argentine Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.