Inspection Report

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GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET 2

7357 MIAMI LAKES DR · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3672848
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13544863
DBPR license2335611

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator replaced the empty chlorine container. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef, in reach in cooler. Also observed raw shell eggs over raw beef. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F – Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F – Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (56F – Cold Holding), on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shell eggs inside hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water of 90°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, sugar with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.