Pampa Gaucho

4490 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pampa Gaucho eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Pampa Gaucho squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drinks stored in reach in cooler on shelf above cut pineapples. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near walk 8n freezer.

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink in refrigerated prep room.

31B-04-4

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine, observed at Hobart dishmachine in ware wash area.

16-62-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep table opposite grill in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Light not functioning. One light it functioning above rotisserie in kitchen.

36-62-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep counter opposite rotisserie oven in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet and by server station- not protected- operator placed cloth napkin over plates to protect. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table in kitchen - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pampa Gaucho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pampa Gaucho on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pampa Gaucho?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pampa Gaucho.

How does Pampa Gaucho compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?

Pampa Gaucho most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lighthouse Point average of 80.

Has Pampa Gaucho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pampa Gaucho have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pampa Gaucho 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 Pampa Gaucho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pampa Gaucho is inspected around three times per year on average.

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