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PASIONES ARGENTINAS

PASIONES ARGENTINAS has 4 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2752-2756 SW 137 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917079

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on upright cooler by the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven interior with grease accumulation. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located by the walk in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers about the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed above the prep cooler by the walk in cooler at kitchen a container with breadcrumbs not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaned his face and touched his hat and failed to wash his hands after to continue cooking. Warning
  • 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. Observed employee washing dishes and continue to prepare food without washing his hands. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored in direct contact with a to go bag, in the reach in cooler by the walk in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs over produce. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked on cheese sauce 2-2-8-25, In the upright reach in cooler located by the walk in cooler. As per employee container had an old label, she also stated that food had been held in the cooler less than 7 days. Instructed operator to properly date marked the cheese sauce. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding), as per operator he stored the raw beef in the cooler less than 2 hours ago. Instructed operator to add ice bags on the food to rapidly cool down. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade pepper sauce (108F - Hot Holding), stored outside of the steam table. As per operator out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plantains, sweet plantains stored in the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Romina Ordinal.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Esmeralda working in the kitchen, as per manager employee has been working for over a year. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken guts and cheese vacuum packaged, in the display unit at front counter. As per operator he was not aware that the process needed approval, she also stated that she packaged food the day before. Operator stated she that will no longer be doing vacuum sealing and removed all the product from package on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towels on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glass container with sugar next to coffee station , employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

  • 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed household dishwasher at front counter.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink located at cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the prep cooler at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked beef.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed QT sanitizer tablets stored on shelf above the microwave at cook line. Employee removed it. 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.
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink hot water pressure low.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cook line.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees working in the kitchen working for over 60 days with no proof of training.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8665005

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler next to mop sink.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water inside reach in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice inside machine at front counter.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water at front counter 77F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter with heavy grease.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at reach in cooler.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed lemons and sweet potatoes at walk in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
  • 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 sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to mop sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(108 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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