GAUCHO RANCH GROUP
8303 NE 2 AVE, Miami, FL, 33138
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 01B-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed cooked octopus stored inside ROP On site with no HACCP stored inside white chest freezer. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) and cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) at tall reach in cooler and small refrigerator by cook line. As per manager two days prior. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) and cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) at tall reach in cooler and small refrigerator by cook line. As per manager two days prior. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03G-04-5Critical
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed cooked octopus stored inside ROP On site with no HACCP stored inside white chest freezer.
High Priority
- 21-44-1Corrected on site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table by microwave. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 53A-10-4
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of tuna.
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled under three compartment sink.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream scoop stored at hand sink front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chorizo not dated. As per chef two day prior. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 24-13-4Corrected on site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room.
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed clean pots and SS containers with lids stored inside employees bathroom. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 03G-06-5RepeatCorrected on site
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed raw tomahawk not dated at front counter. Operator had logs completed. Inspector explained to manager everything has to have the date at all individual packets. As per manager prepared a day prior inside ROP. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area front counter.
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By cook line.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By cook line.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. Observed hoods soiled at cook line.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.