Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Miami Lakes facility scores 74, putting Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (56F - Cold Holding), on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator replaced the empty chlorine container. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef, in reach in cooler. Also observed raw shell eggs over raw beef. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shell eggs inside hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water of 90°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, sugar with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Alfredo sauce (51/59F - Cooling); marinara sauce (58/55F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Alfredo sauce (51/59F - Cooling); marinara sauce (58/55F - Cooling) cooked chicken (49/48F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler door.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the deli station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef. Observed raw beef in the same container as raw chicken. Operator properly stored it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at the same time with no certificated manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the bar station, soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar station
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed beard guard on his face during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef container on walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood soiled, three compartment sink soiled at the bar station.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
35
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees picked up dirty plate from customers table than touched cleaned utensils without wash hands. Instructed operator regarding wash hands procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee shells eggs and touched cleaned utensils. Instructed operator regarding wash hand procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone on preparation table next to the bread.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic lids inside plastic basket.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed utensils with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler door.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bread, cases of water on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups on dry storage floor, located in front of triple reach in freezer."
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table at the deli station, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the deli station. Operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow single cutting board with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covered, soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic lids with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water recheck chlorine at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled located at the deli station. **Warning**
22-16-4
30
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2.
How does Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 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 Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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