Gaucho Ranch
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Gaucho Ranch stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Gaucho Ranch on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
29-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking time when product was packaged. Operator had logs properly filled out, showed when product was packaged at what time. Inspector explained all ROP foods must have label on product with production date and time.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in restroom, dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed between hand sink and reach in at front counter.
36-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open due to trash in dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracked wall tiles under knife magnet. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
47
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sweet potatoes (123F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than one hour. Employee started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container open as per manager a day before not date marked at reach in cooler by grilled. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep table cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream scoop stored inside hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed new employee Wesley no employee agreement. Manager printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sweet potatoes not dated marked at reach in cooler by grilled. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil not labeled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as a food contact with vegetables at reach in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic bottle of water stored on prep table server station. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under reach in cooler by cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 4 small holes in the wall by ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
23-03-4
29
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand was sink at kitchen. Manager removed utensils from ins hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling at ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on trash can. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of preparation table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed, breadcrumbs,coconut milk, chocolate syrup,seasoning and bottle drinks stored inside bathroom, bathroom used as dry, paper and chemicals storage room.
08B-37-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container no labeled at kitchen.
02D-01-5
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler next to grill.
29-49-6
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked sausage, chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaucho Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gaucho Ranch on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gaucho Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gaucho Ranch.
How does Gaucho Ranch compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gaucho Ranch most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gaucho Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gaucho Ranch have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gaucho Ranch 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.
How often is Gaucho Ranch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gaucho Ranch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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