Gauchos Argentinean Gourmet

14291 SW 42 St Unit 32A-32B, Miami, FL 33175 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334115

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 83 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 27, 2026

What drove the grade

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
-17
Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul272026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
  Observed by steam table, as per manager from 30 minutes prior.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef inside RIC across to dishwasher.
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per chef from 3 days prior.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Chef replaced.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training expired.
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed breaded beef and empanadas inside WIC without cover.
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed potatoes container on floor inside WIC.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed container of black beans with double label inside WIC.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.