La Nueva Argentina

10121 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 331733004

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at La Nueva Argentina, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

La Nueva Argentina's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair outside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance at front counter.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.

14-11-5

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 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. Discussed with operator, and provided email handout. Operator printed, and posted in the kitchen wall. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Discussed with operator, and provided email form. Operator printed, and provided signed employee forms.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee plastic water cup stored near clean plates, located at three compartment sink. Employee removed water cup. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

14-11-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed hood system soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returning to work on the cooks line with no hand washing , corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand wash procedures when returning to cooks line . **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected , operator removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on Grill handle . **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round tin to go containers not inverted, corrected, operator inverted to go containers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in the kitchen area, operator added water to solution observed 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored in the glass door reach in cooler located in the front counter area.

40-06-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses, operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Nueva Argentina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Nueva Argentina on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Nueva Argentina?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Nueva Argentina.

How does La Nueva Argentina compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Nueva Argentina most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Nueva Argentina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Nueva Argentina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Nueva Argentina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Nueva Argentina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Nueva Argentina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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