St. Cloud, Osceola County

DON DIEGO ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE

4585 13TH STREET, St. Cloud, FL 34769

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
St. Cloud
County
Osceola
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24378259

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over corn and lettuce in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24378261

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all kitchen handwashing sinks Operator stocked Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 24378260

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went and got chlorine sanitizer during inspection Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24378258

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 24088064

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef frozen and not commercially packaged stored over frozen fries in reach in freezer at end of cookline Operator switched order Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24088056

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility undercooks steak to order without consumer advisory posted Emailed operator consumer advisory posting

21-05-5

Detail 24088053

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths laid over cutting board on make table on cookline

33-14-4

Detail 24088058

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

08B-49-4

Detail 24088060

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several personal food items in glass door reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance Operator labeled and separated Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24088057

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table cutting board on cookline Personal bag on dry storage shelf with dry ingredients next to kitchen entrance

08B-38-4

Detail 24088062

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with onions, potatoes, rice on floor under handwashing sink on cookline

10-08-5

Detail 24088063

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice maker Operator moved so that handle is outside of ice Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24088065

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables on cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24088061

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline

36-62-4

Detail 24088055

Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb missing in hood over cookline

25-05-4

Detail 24088059

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 24088054

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go containers at front counter Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 23816287

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Croissant dough covered with thank you bags at cooks line

08A-05-6

Detail 23816288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage and raw bacon stored over ham and cheese at glass reach in cooler on cooks line

31A-09-4

Detail 23816284

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line

16-37-1

Detail 23816283

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine for sanitizer

35B-01-4

Detail 23816290

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of restaurant

36-11-4

Detail 23816285

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 23816286

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt at cooks line has no lid

02D-01-5

Detail 23816289

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt with no label at cooks line

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 22877043

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery bag at glass reach in fridge

08A-05-6

Detail 22877039

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over beans at glass sliding door reach in fridge Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22877040

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 22877042

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by reach in freezer had a pitcher in the sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22877041

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in glass sliding door reach in fridge,per operator made the day before

14-01-5

Detail 22877036

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of salsa in glass sliding door fridge at cooks line

10-17-4

Detail 22877038

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between steam table and prep table at cooks line

22-08-4

Detail 22877037

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22136402

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked rice Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22136398

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22136412

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in sink at bar Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22136406

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red beans, shredded pork. shredded chicken 2 door upright cooler Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22136410

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22136401

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

08B-49-4

Detail 22136411

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Shell eggs in glass cooler. Educated operator Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22136403

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in upright freezer

35B-01-4

Detail 22136400

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

10-14-5

Detail 22136405

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22136399

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer

10-08-5

Detail 22136404

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22136408

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22136407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

14-33-4

Detail 22136409

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door upright cooler

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-11-5

Detail 21840025

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21840022

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter at mop sink with fresh and chemicals. Backflow needed on fresh water hose.

02C-03-5

Detail 21840023

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler.

11-26-1

Detail 21840021

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.

24-14-4

Detail 21840026

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives at cookline.

14-13-4

Detail 21840020

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Dry towels used on cutting boards to set plates on. Changed frequently and no food or food contact is made. Advised to find something smooth, easily cleaned and non absorbent.

21-04-4

Detail 21840024

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

36-30-4

Detail 21840027

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dishwash area.

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 21282239

High Priority - Observed 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./ 3 comp sink area

03A-02-5

Detail 21282225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55f- Cold Holding), operator discarded rice and move ground beef to another cooler to bring temperature down to 41f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21282224

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21282230

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ cook line Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21282226

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ cook line Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21282231

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ salsa

50-09-4

Detail 21282228

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21282232

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ cellphone cook line

14-11-5

Detail 21282238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ double door reach in cooler gasket in disrepair - ambient temp 56f Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21282229

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ underneath cooking equipments kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21282233

Basic - Food stored on floor./ beans and oil kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 21282235

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 21282243

Basic - Light not functioning./ hoods

23-03-4

Detail 21282240

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ equipments cook line Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21282242

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ double door reach in cooler , cook line

38-02-4

Detail 21282236

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

36-27-5

Detail 21282237

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./ throughout kitchen

42-01-4

Detail 21282234

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21282227

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

46-01-4

Detail 21282241

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only./ reach in cooler in front of exit door .

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21050723

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21050727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unit on cooks line 65 F . Gasket torn on double door unit in kitchen. Double door unit 58 F - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21050725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen cooking equipment . - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21050728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located at three sink area by sprayer hose. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21050726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under char grill and stove burner top. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 21050724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21045676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table -shredded cheese (62 F ); shredded lettuce (61 F ); sour cream (67 F ); cut tomatoes (71 F - Cold Holding); ambient (63 F ); sour cream (65 F - Cold Holding) Sour cream over night - see stop sale. All food except for sour cream was placed in unit at 11:00.

29-34-4

Detail 21045668

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-11-4

Detail 21045670

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink . Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21045673

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21045666

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-4

Detail 21045674

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unit on cooks line 65 F . Gasket torn on double door unit in kitchen. Double door unit 58 F

36-73-4

Detail 21045667

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen cooking equipment .

08B-47-4

Detail 21045671

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions in kitchen . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21045664

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located at three sink area by sprayer hose.

22-08-4

Detail 21045672

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21045675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under char grill and stove burner top. Hood filters.

22-16-4

Detail 21045665

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table cooler and two door reach - kitchen

14-20-4

Detail 21045669

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

41-15-5

Detail 20602546

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 500ppm , changed water Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20602552

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20602550

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef

36-34-5

Detail 20602548

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 20602543

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20602553

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, ear pods,

14-69-4

Detail 20602540

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 20602547

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20602545

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20602544

Basic - Light not functioning.

23-03-4

Detail 20602541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets Hoods filter

22-16-4

Detail 20602542

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20602551

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line

21-12-4

Detail 20602549

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.