Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
25
Score
Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet, located at 14291 Sw 42 St Unit 32A-32B in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 31, 2026. This inspection resulted in 3 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor violations, including issues with an accumulation of mold-like substance in the ice machine, an improperly enclosed bathroom, and cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair with food items at temperatures above 41°F. Over 12 scored inspections, Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
25
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in the front area near handwash sink. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
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 unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while engaging in food prep. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition plastic food pan holding manchego inside the reach in cooler at prep station. Observed broken door gaskets for walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Also observed in poor condition the door frame of walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in back area, reach in cooler near stove and walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of a cutting board in the kitchen. Manager had employee remove cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles with no label at the cook line. Operator placed a label id identifying contents. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler. **Warning**
36-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125°F. Operator placed on heat. 2nd temp 156°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked rice, ready to eat sauce and above raw beef patties. Operator placed on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unit thermometer at 50°F at beginning of inspection. Observed cheese (53F - placed from cooler at 8am); salami (52F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ); cut tomatoes (49F - placed in cooler at 8am per operator ) 2nd temperatures: cheese (53F -Cold Holding ); salami (52F ( - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - ( - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperatures taken at 10:23am for food items. Unit thermometer reading 49°F-50°F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled the blade area of the upright butcher cutter in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 2 eggs any style not identified as containing raw items on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on a shelf unit housing single service items at the front counter area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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