La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House, the earliest from 2022. La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Medley restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 touching garbage can then proceeded to prep food. Coached employee on handwashing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles on the back area with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the back area floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains, yuca, tostones stored on the front area reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shredded meat stored outside.
06-01-5
55
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen. Operator sent blade to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups stored inside HWS at coffee station. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet milk containers stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed knife and sent it to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up in container on reach in freezer at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled at bakery station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed counter and pizza oven outside added. Also, observed bakery area with equipments and a coffee counter outside bakery area added. Observed all additions were made or are in progress with no plan review submitted and approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At ti e of callback inspection No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed counter and pizza oven outside added. Also, observed bakery area with equipments and a coffee counter outside bakery area added. Observed all additions were made or are in progress with no plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oranges stored directly in thank you bags in reach in cooler inside prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed counter and pizza oven outside added. Also, observed bakery area with equipments and a coffee counter outside bakery area added. Observed all additions were made or are in progress with no plan review submitted and approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in prep area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom. Operator covered receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored inside thank you bags in prep area. Operator stored bread in food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerador gaskets in front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in warehouse washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked octopus inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and washing hands without soap. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf inside ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
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 inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread pudding not date marked inside white refrigerator in back prep area. As per Operator dessert was cooked last Monday December 5th, 2022. Operator date marked dessert. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets under prep table at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chorizos thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee started to prep them and put them inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House.
How does La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House compare to other restaurants in Medley?
La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cosecha Argentinion Steak House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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