GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET 2

Name: GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET 2
Address: 7357 MIAMI LAKES DR, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014, US
Rating: 66.4

7357 MIAMI LAKES DR, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

License #2335611

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

66.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 5, 2026 · 11 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET 2 in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 18 critical, 6 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 5, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 5 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water of 90°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, sugar with no label. Operator properly labeled it.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator replaced the empty chlorine container. Recheck chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef, in reach in cooler. Also observed raw shell eggs over raw beef. Operator properly stored it.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken salad, Alfredo sauce (42F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 2/24/26. In reach in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (56F - Cold Holding), on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shell eggs inside hand sink, operator removed it.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container with no label.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar station
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed beard guard on his face during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed beef container on walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood soiled, three compartment sink soiled at the bar station.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef. Observed raw beef in the same container as raw chicken. Operator properly stored it
[53A-05-6] 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/ Observed 5 employees working at the same time with no certificated manager present.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the bar station, soap was replaced during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone on preparation table next to the bread.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic lids inside plastic basket.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed utensils with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bread, cases of water on walk in cooler floor.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups on dry storage floor, located in front of triple reach in freezer."
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee shells eggs and touched cleaned utensils. Instructed operator regarding wash hand procedure.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees picked up dirty plate from customers table than touched cleaned utensils without wash hands. Instructed operator regarding wash hands procedure.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow single cutting board with cut marks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covered, soiled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic lids with old labels.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled located at the deli station.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water recheck chlorine at 100 ppm.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (53°F/52°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); soup (55°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (58°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside triple door reach in cooler located in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table at the deli station, operator properly stored it.
[11-27-4] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the deli station. Operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection.