La Rural Argentine Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which La Rural Argentine Steakhouse's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of display cooling case - Spinach pie (53F - Cold Holding); migas ham sandwich (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item back in display cooling case. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed n counter top in kitchen- fries (57F - Cold Holding); golden potatoes (64F - Cold Holding), item not portioned or prepared today. Item left at room temperature for future order for approximately 45 minutes. Item stored in walk in freezer**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored directly above Russian salad. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored directly above Russian salad. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain medicine and pack of DayQuil stored on shelf above expo station. Items stored next to clean chimichurri bowls. Employee removed and stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed bottle of acetaminophen stored on prepping table in front on meat saw. **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
64
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on supermarket area- spinach pie (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler at back - chicichurri sauce (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on supermarket area- spinach pie (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler at back - chicichurri sauce (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for storage - utensils stored. Operator removed and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees on duty engaged in food manipulation without training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen - containers of mashed potatoes made 48 hours to inspection without date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink at bar not draining.
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer. Box of sausage stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
39
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
37
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Along cook line, soiled AC vents and tiles.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near cookline- cooked pasta 50-52F cold holding, mushroom sauce 51-53F - cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to tall reach in freezer to quick chill. At prep area counter by coffee station- Oil in garlic - 63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw beef stored over potato salad- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach incooler by cookline -chopped lettuce 50-55F at 2:20 to 50-55F to 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00),sliced tomatoes 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00) , mashed potatoes 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F at 2:40 ( cooling since 10:45) , potato salad 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F at 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00), sliced ham 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-53F to 2:40 ( cooling since 11:15) , sliced cheese 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-54F ( cooling since 11:15) - ambient temperature of reach in cooler 55F - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- operator moved to walk in cooler and reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. At back bathroom area- paper towels stored in bathroom- operator removed from bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
24-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by back bathroom area- operator moved off floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of bread left uncovered by storage shelf near kitchen entrance - operator covered.
08B-12-5
58
Jun 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by kitchen cookline/ prep area- sliced tomatoes 45-47F- cold holding, mushroom sauce 45-47F- cold holding, mozzarella 45-47F- cold holding, mashed potatoes 45-47F- cold holding, pasta 45-47F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed food in large ice baths to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by three compartment sink- operator provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At waitress cleaning cart- spray bottle congaing blue substance not labeled operator labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes in floor in walk in cooler - operator moved off floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline prep table utensils in standing water of 102F- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At holding unit by cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling vents soiled above cookline area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Gatorade over meats in walk in cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
55
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chimichurri sauce held at room temperature. Operator stated less than 2 hours and returned to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - All employees food safety training expired 1-04-2022. Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio not identified.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink server station. Napkins placed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance in server station, not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on low boy coolers by the microwaves.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of paper napkins stored on the floor in the market.
25-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit for dry aging meat. Operator added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and jugs of fryer oil stored on floor by the coolers. Operator placed on racks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Rural Argentine Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse.
How does La Rural Argentine Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Weston?
La Rural Argentine Steakhouse most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Weston average of 72.
Has La Rural Argentine Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Rural Argentine Steakhouse 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 La Rural Argentine Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Rural Argentine Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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