DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ESTAMPA GAUCHA

With 6 documented inspections, ESTAMPA GAUCHA in MELBOURNE has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 285

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921800

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cucumbers walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sherbet
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Oppm. Operator will call to get fixed. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed Dishwasher in kitchen and at bar
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 133f hot holding. Will reheat Reheated to 177f Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dirca, Gislene and Ingrid

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719268

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light under hood not functioning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind slicer guard Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718787

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8750680

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1-2 small live flying insects around trash can in bar area
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles in bar
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dessert freezer. Manager brought paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575200

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on dessert cooler is torn
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up,in walk in freezer
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365171

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: broken ice machine and Gaskets on the dessert station, walk-in cooler and standing reach-in cooler in prep station. Operator has put in a work order as of 11-15 and are still waiting for maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over prepped foods in the walk-in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food, ice cream and empanadas Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, hand wash sink in bar had box of straws and sugar salt holder in front of Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in woman's bathroom Corrected On-Site