LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA
4802 Northwest 7th Street
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).