VIVA ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE

Name: VIVA ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE
Address: 903 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 72.5

903 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428231

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72.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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VIVA ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 13 minor.

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[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature next to fryers. As per operator for 20 mins.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine for dish machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from fryers. Observed hood filters soiled.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef and fries inside standing reach in freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near dish machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to dish machine.
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of raw chicken with handle in contact with food at reach in cooler across from cook line.

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