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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 dateSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334119
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353377
DBPR license2335611

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed tuna salad (53°F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F – Cold Holding); soup (55°F – Cold Holding); milk (50°F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F – Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (53°F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F – Cold Holding); soup (55°F – Cold Holding); milk (50°F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F – Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table at the deli station, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the deli station. Operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow single cutting board with cut marks. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covered, soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic lids with old labels. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled located at the deli station. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water recheck chlorine at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.