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LA RURAL ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE

With 8 documented inspections, LA RURAL ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE in WESTON has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Weston Road
Florida, 33326
Country Isles at Weston
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512007

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain medicine and pack of DayQuil stored on shelf above expo station. Items stored next to clean chimichurri bowls. Employee removed and stored items properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed bottle of acetaminophen stored on prepping table in front on meat saw. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored directly above Russian salad. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored directly above Russian salad. Employee removed and stored correctly. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of display cooling case - Spinach pie (53F - Cold Holding); migas ham sandwich (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item back in display cooling case. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed n counter top in kitchen- fries (57F - Cold Holding); golden potatoes (64F - Cold Holding), item not portioned or prepared today. Item left at room temperature for future order for approximately 45 minutes. Item stored in walk in freezerAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919191

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 phone stored on prepping counter top in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer - container of mashed potatoes stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed packaged of to go plates stored directly on the floor.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain medicine and pack of DayQuil stored on shelf above expo station. Items stored next to clean chimichurri bowls. Employee removed and stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored directly above Russian salad. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server collected soiled plate, then proceeded to manipulate bottles of ketchup mustard and sugar packs. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of display cooling case - Spinach pie (53F - Cold Holding); migas ham sandwich (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item back in display cooling case. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 at steam table - rice (118F - Hot Holding) Employee turned up tables temperature and place item on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation and manipulation without any proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bottle of nail polish remover stored on shelf above expo station. Item stored next to clean chimichurri bowls. Employee removed and stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833104

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer. Box of sausage stored directly on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink at bar not draining.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on supermarket area- spinach pie (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler at back - chicichurri sauce (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on supermarket area- spinach pie (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler at back - chicichurri sauce (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today.see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for storage - utensils stored. Operator removed and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
  • 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 on duty engaged in food manipulation without training.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
  • 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 reach in cooler in kitchen - containers of mashed potatoes made 48 hours to inspection without date mark.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at grill.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor by ice machine at back. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooling drawer at grill. Opened bottle of water stored with cheese.
  • 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed throughout establishment.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer. Chicken breast (not commercially packaged) stored above ice cream cones.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top of display case - spinach pies (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler tray of empanadas (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature over night. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler tray of empanadas (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature over night. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Additionally observed at walk in cooler - raw short ribs (47F - Cold Holding); raw tenderloin (48F - Cold Holding); raw picanha (48F - Cold Holding); raw skirt (48F) as per operator items held out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator stored items in walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 at top of display case - spinach pies (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Neiro G. Certification expired on 1/3/2024
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at dishwashing area. Handwashing sink blocked by speed rack. Operator removed and cleared. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635533

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Along cook line, soiled AC vents and tiles.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481473

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Along cook line, soiled AC vents and tiles.. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Container of food- shredded beef, shredded chicken, assorted containers of cooked pasta- missing date, name and address of the establishment that prepared food. Manager removed containers from self service unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment does reduced oxygen package for raw rib eye to sell directly to customers. Guidance form emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date, December 1/2023. Manager renewed over the phone, confirmation # 247544574. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Rear kitchen 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. 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. Establishment does reduced oxygen package for raw rib eye to sell directly to customers. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481980

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw beef stored over potato salad- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Raw beef over potatoe salad at walk in cooler- operator moved beef to lower shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365858

  • 24-13-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. At back bathroom area- paper towels stored in bathroom- operator removed from bathroom Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by back bathroom area- operator moved off floor. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of bread left uncovered by storage shelf near kitchen entrance - operator covered.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw beef stored over potato salad- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near cookline- cooked pasta 50-52F cold holding, mushroom sauce 51-53F - cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to tall reach in freezer to quick chill. At prep area counter by coffee station- Oil in garlic - 63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach incooler by cookline -chopped lettuce 50-55F at 2:20 to 50-55F to 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00),sliced tomatoes 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00) , mashed potatoes 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F at 2:40 ( cooling since 10:45) , potato salad 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-52F at 2:40 ( cooling since 11:00), sliced ham 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-53F to 2:40 ( cooling since 11:15) , sliced cheese 50-52F at 2:20 to 50-54F ( cooling since 11:15) - ambient temperature of reach in cooler 55F - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- operator moved to walk in cooler and reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**