LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA
4802 Northwest 7th Street
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in warewash area and prep area multiple tiles in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed in warewash area and prep area multiple tiles in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor of kitchen entrance. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed 3 cases of oil on floor at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table across cook line; 75F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed utensils in standing water across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed buckets of mozzarella used for other spices and foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed mozzarella cheese buckets reused for other food items. **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed mixed cooked veggies on hand cloth in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed veggies on hand cloth in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 breaded beef above frozen fries. Operator changed order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed raw breaded beef above French fries; beef removed from original packaging. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with soap in hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed bucket still inside hand sink at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where food and single use items are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed rust under table on surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
11
Basic
13
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed in warewash area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in warewash area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in warewash area and prep area multiple tiles in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in reach in fridge at kitchen entrance on door gasket. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food stored in same shelf and above food for customers in reach in cooler and freezer in prep area. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor in bar area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor of kitchen entrance. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table across cook line; 75F. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf soiled with dust where air fan is. Observed soiled air fan in kitchen area. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across freezers and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed buckets of mozzarella used for other spices and foods. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed mixed cooked veggies on hand cloth in walk in cooler. Warning
- 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 breaded beef above frozen fries. Operator changed order. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles above hand sink and prep table on shelf. Chef moved to floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager in charge with no knowledge of calibrating a thermometer. Inspector went over process with food manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager in charge with no knowledge of calibrating a thermometer. Inspector went over process with food manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf at kitchen entrance where onions and bowls are held. Observed soiled knives on magnet above mop sink. Chef moved to dish pit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with soap in hand sink in kitchen. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steak items that are cooked based on customer preference not marked. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink in warewash. 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. Observed Ana with no form of agreement or employee training, one month working at establishment. Inspector provided form via email. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink in warewash. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where food and single use items are stored. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label above hand sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 11 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top surface of all kitchen appliances soiled.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cooks. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomatoes on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken be thawed in room temperature kitchen area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Raw chicken inside employee handwashing sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
25
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cook.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between fryer and stove heavy grease buildup.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Accumulation of grease buildup between fryer and stove top kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Containers of produce in kitchen floor.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Around back door, kitchen area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen shelves throughout.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen fish thawed in room temperature kitchen area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen cook. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Frozen raw food in contact with nonfood grade bags inside freezer.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 25 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).