VIVA ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE
903 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw beef inside standing reach in cooler next to cook line.
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef and fries inside standing reach in freezer.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature next to fryers. As per operator for 20 mins.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink next to walk in cooler.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine for dish machine.
Basic 8
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of raw chicken with handle in contact with food at reach in cooler across from cook line.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from fryers. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.