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LA RURAL ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE

2346 – 2350 WESTON RD · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33326

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3455824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8752609
DBPR license1623918

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer. Chicken breast (not commercially packaged) stored above ice cream cones.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top of display case – spinach pies (76F – Hot Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler tray of empanadas (58F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature over night. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler tray of empanadas (58F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature over night. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Additionally observed at walk in cooler – raw short ribs (47F – Cold Holding); raw tenderloin (48F – Cold Holding); raw picanha (48F – Cold Holding); raw skirt (48F) as per operator items held out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator stored items in walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top of display case – spinach pies (76F – Hot Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Neiro G. Certification expired on 1/3/2024

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at dishwashing area. Handwashing sink blocked by speed rack. Operator removed and cleared. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at grill.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor by ice machine at back. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooling drawer at grill. Opened bottle of water stored with cheese.

#4Basic21-01-4

Basic – Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed throughout establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.