La Argentina Cafe
2441 NW 77 Terrace, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326811
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed oven toaster at cook line soiled with food debris, also observed oven interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Manager provided drain plug during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Open dumpster lid.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed on the ground. Paper wraps, cardboard boxes , discarded car tires .
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tile in despair behind front counter.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal cell phone on top front counter. Employee removed and stored properly .
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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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.