DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ARGENTINIAN GRILL

2521 N FEDERAL HWY STE C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885689

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee chained tank Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemon stored in ice bin Employee removed Lemon Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613141

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775047

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container used in rice bin at prep table. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food storage containers at ice machine upright. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over cut parsley. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef out of commercial packaging over frozen vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach cooler at kitchen cut cherry tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator at reach in cooler beyond 4 hours. Operator discarded items.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at reach cooler at kitchen cut cherry tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator at reach not properly cooled in 4 hours. Operator discarded items.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream opened more than 24 hours ago as per operator. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan at time of inspection, operator printed and filled out written procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not properly labeled, operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438527

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine moldy in main kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed case of beef tenderloin being stored on the floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed wiping cloths underneath cutting boards.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with procedures.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374220

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Was told about washing hands with cold water
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen no hot water