El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2023
39
Score
Across the available record, El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 30, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery is from Aug 30, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery's latest score of 39 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing observed kitchen utensils inside employees hand sink kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employees on the job for more then 60 days with expired safe staff training 1-16-2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed most kitchen employees not Using hair restraints while working with food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. True Freezer **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen make line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of food spills throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and all kitchen coolers door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled throughout. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
32
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth towel in contact with ham and cheese sandwiches stored in the dry storage reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Still observed cloth towel in contact with ham and cheese sandwiches stored in the dry storage reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 49F. Observed cook line cooler ambient temperature at 62F. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 50F, unit located at the wait station area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 49F. Observed cook line cooler ambient temperature at 62F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Aug 30, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Gauchito Restaurant & Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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