La Patagonia Argentina

4802 NW 7 St, Miami, FL 33126 · Permanent Food Service · License 2313393

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 2, 2026 (6 days ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

15 violations found
  1. First visitNov 2, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    15 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 12 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed plastic container stored in hand sink located at cooking line.

    Basic12

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

      Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed hood system soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling tile missing.

      By the exit door, located at the kitchen.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Repeat violation

    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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation6
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Current license displayed1