Inter Gauchitos

200 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Inter Gauchitos, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located at preparation area behind remixer machine.

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over sliced cheese in standing reach in cooler, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two reach in freezers with soiled interior surfaces, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

14-33-4

Oct 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath shelves in dry storage.

41-10-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.

22-16-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food And beverages to customers with an expired license, 10/01/25

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink.

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Standing Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Apr 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Corrected On-Site**

50-08-7

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers across cook line.

14-33-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in back storage area; operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inter Gauchitos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inter Gauchitos on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Inter Gauchitos?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Inter Gauchitos.

How does Inter Gauchitos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Inter Gauchitos most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Inter Gauchitos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inter Gauchitos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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