EL GAUCHO TRATTORIA
14700 TAMIAMI TRAIL N UNIT 5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Two packages of raw salmon in the walk-in cooler and four packages of raw salmon on the cook line were in reduced-oxygen packaging and fully thawed. Operator discarded.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored directly above bread in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was stored directly above ground beef on the cook line. Provided handouts to Chef and Chef arranged raw proteins to proper storage hierarchy. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Two packages of raw salmon in the walk-in cooler and four packages of raw salmon on the cook line were in reduced-oxygen packaging and fully thawed. Operator discarded.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice 49F cold hold,precooked chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 46F cold hold, canned artichokes 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice and moved reach in cooler away from wall. Observed cooked rice 49F cold hold,precooked chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).