ESTAMPA GAUCHA
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 285, MELBOURNE, FL 32904
License #1506508
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →ESTAMPA GAUCHA in MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 14 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handle wash sink near ice machine was used to dump ice. Can opener blade in hand wash sing near triple sink.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Ice cream in ice cream freezer uncovered.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handle wash sink near ice machine had no paper towels.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handle wash sink near triple sink blocked by bread racks.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken for chicken salad not dated made yesterday at 7:30.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops on top of ice maker.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth used to clean prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near ovens has no hot water required to be repaired. Handle just spins.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored in dessert reach in cooler and on top of ice machine.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker added after splitter to hose side.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in back by bar not secured.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dessert reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops at mop sink not stored to dry.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar no soap.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line for prepped squires has torn gaskets both doors.
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