GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET

Name: GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET
Address: 14291 SW 42 ST UNIT 32A-32B, MIAMI, FL, 33175, US
Rating: 41.9

14291 SW 42 ST UNIT 32A-32B, MIAMI, FL 33175

License #2334115

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41.9 Grade F / 100

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GAUCHOS ARGENTINEAN GOURMET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 48 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 47 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[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. Provided to operator.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-11-5] 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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
[22-02-4] 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.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[02B-01-5] 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.
[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. Provided to operator.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
[23-03-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
[22-02-4] 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.
[14-11-5] 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.
[14-74-7] 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 50F 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 49F-50F. Operator placed food items in freezer to cool down.
[22-20-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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. Provided to operator.
[13-07-4] 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.
[21-12-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor panel torn and poor condition inside wall in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-11-5] 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.
[14-74-7] 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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male bathroom.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[10-05-5] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[22-31-4] 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.
[02B-01-5] 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.

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