ARGENTINA GRILL/ TG OF SAWGRASS, INC.
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD SPACE 229
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from vent in walk-in cooler onto floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bbq chicken (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 195F); Yuka (93F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 190F). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed bbq chicken (138F - Hot Holding); Yuka (114F - Hot Holding); sausage (139F - Hot Holding) Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to metal shelf. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal pan stored on shelf next to prep table in kitchen. PIC removed label. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from vent in walk-in cooler onto floor. 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 bbq chicken (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 195F); Yuka (93F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (126F - Hot Holding, reheated to 190F). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with an accumulation of old food debris. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, beans cooked 12/3 am. not date marked. PIC date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in preparation area. PIC discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. PIC removed and stored approximately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 salad (45F @ 11:53- Cooling since 10:15 second temperature 41-53F at 12:35). Item is being cooled on top of ice which is preventing the top from cooling down appropriately. Operator placed salad n walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 chicken (108-133F - Hot Holding); ribs (120-134F - Hot Holding). Ribs reheated to 175F, chicken placed in oven to be reheated. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for raw steak held on time as a public health control for safety. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop in a way to allow proper air drying. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not in original packaging not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - walk-in cooler Observed raw fish stored below raw chicken. Employee removed and stored appropriately. 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. Observed sausage (111F - Hot Holding) per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Reheated to 176F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in box covering printer in rear prep area. Manager discarded box with dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Observed a case of fries stored on floor across from frying station. Observed a bucket of sauce stored on rack on floor next to frying unit in front prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tone bottle of vinegar stored in spray bottles not identified stored on prep table across from triple sink. Observed one bottle of vinegar stored in spray bottles not identified stored on shelf across from walk in cooler. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed- One flying insect flying around hand wash sink at front counter. Approximately 3 flying insects landing on soda boxes in rear prep area next to triple sink. Two live flying insects landing on shelf holding clean utensils in rear prep area. One flying insect landing on cutting board stored on clean utensil storage shelf in rear prep area. One flying insect landing on clean service pan above triple sink in rear prep area. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - Kitchen across from three compartment sink. -Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling in box covering printer next to and above food preparation utensils in rear prep area. Manager discarded box. -Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling from printer next to and above food preparation utensils in rear prep area. Employee killed roaches. -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on soy sauce bottles above prep table in rear prep area. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on plastic wrap on prep table in rear prep area. Employee killed roach. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of walk in cooler in rear prep area. 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. Front counter steam table Observed Ribs (104-142F - Hot Holding); Chicken (110-150F - Hot Holding); chicken tenders (107F - Hot Holding); ribs (106-154F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (105-156F - Hot Holding). Items were stored in shallow pans which prevented food from maintaining temperature. Employee placed items to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter Employee placed paper towel at hand wash station. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).