Argentinian Grill
2521 N Federal Hwy Ste C, Boca Raton, FL 33431 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021600
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection4 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-23
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 17, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
4 people at location working with food, no food manger present
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
sliced cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); in top cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food overstocked; smaller portions made;
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - empanadas at front display hot case; as per operator since 12:00; time marked;
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw salmon over cooked chicken Raw beef over mixture of cooked ham and cheese in walk-in cooler on the speed rack ; stored properly
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator ran dishwasher a couple of times; unable to fix
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed produces over cooked corn and chicken in walk-in cooler ; stored properly
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Opened bottles of water in cooler at cook line; removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl used to dispense fries in freezer at cook line; removed
Fixed on the spot
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.