Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
25
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked rice, ready to eat sauce and above raw beef patties. Operator placed on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125°F. Operator placed on heat. 2nd temp 156°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
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. Provided to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled the blade area of the upright butcher cutter in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 2 eggs any style not identified as containing raw items on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on a shelf unit housing single service items at the front counter area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while engaging in food prep. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition plastic food pan holding manchego inside the reach in cooler at prep station. Observed broken door gaskets for walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Also observed in poor condition the door frame of walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in back area, reach in cooler near stove and walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of a cutting board in the kitchen. Manager had employee remove cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles with no label at the cook line. Operator placed a label id identifying contents. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in the front area near handwash sink. **Warning**
22-20-5
25
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black marks next to oven. Manager discarded during inspection. Also observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager washed and clean properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor in front ladies restroom. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from frying station.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of Togo utensils being stored on the floor next to left side kitchen door. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in sandwich cooler not maintaining product at proper temperature. Informed manager. Employee was advised to discontinue use of cooler until repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup up on hood in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed grease buildup up on hood in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler at sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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 dishwashing machine in kitchen chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed 8 portions potato tortilla date marked 9/9 and 6 portions lasagna date marked 9/12. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on slicer at front counter. Employee relocated sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breakfast potatoes (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator, product was held for less than 2 hours. Informed employee product must be reheated to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee since day prior. Manager discarded product. Also observed sliced ham (55F - ambient); provolone cheese (56F - ambient); sliced tomato (47F -ambient). Manager indicated products were prepped less than 1 hour prior. Product was moved to cooler to rapidly chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee since yesterday night. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 8 portions potato tortilla date marked 9/9 and 6 portions lasagna date marked 9/12. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwashing machine in kitchen chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 100ppm. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee without knowledge of how to calibrate the thermometer or the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand walk sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed Josiris Ramiris, Diego Diaz, expired 12/29/23 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in sandwich cooler not maintaining product at proper temperature. Informed manager. Employee was advised to discontinue use of cooler until repaired. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks, and food stored on counter in service area at coffee station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell,phone on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler at sandwich station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed butter and cream cheese stored next to hand washing sink in kitchen, exposed to splash. Employee relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of mayonnaise in dry storage stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes in kitchen stored on floor. Observed cases of milk and a bucket of fat netting stored on floor in walk in cooler. Informed employee product must be taken off of floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup up on hood in kitchen. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler at sandwich station. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container of water at 86F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. **Warning**
42-01-4
12
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed aged cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); manchego cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Spanish hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); veal (478F - Cold Holding). Observed manager removed cheese from front reach in cooler into a proper temperature cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10-31-2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food tongs inside hand washing sink located next to front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand washing sink next to front reach in cooler , **Warning**
31B-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.Observed employment agreements were not signed, Manager had employees sign and file during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled next to3 compartment sink . Employee labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Admin Complaint**
50-01-4
45
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to manager via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter cups and utensils stored inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By butcher station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets tore at reach in cooler at kitchen.
14-10-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
64
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area and reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right coolers or reach in coolers.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw ground beef not covered in walk in cooler. Manager placed a cover on products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through kitchen area.
21-12-4
67
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet.
How does Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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