Don Diego Argentinian Steakhouse
4585 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911239
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-13
- Extension granted on Oct 14, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
More time given
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
More time given
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
More time given
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Ground beef on top of lettuce in glass door reach in cooler at end of cookline Operator moved ground beef
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diego Berti issued 3-1-21
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In drink station at kitchen entrance Operator moved scoop
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
One on cookline
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Several wiping cloths laying on top of cutting board on make table
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
At handwashing sink at end of cookline near glass door reach in cooler
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Women's restroom
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.