Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West
903 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has accumulated 292 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on August 19, 2024 for rodent activity. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 7 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on August 20, 2024 following the emergency closure. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 documented 33 violations (3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: August 19, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 11, 2026
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Emergency Closure History (1)
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024048183 | $400.00 | Aug 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections44 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West last inspected?
- Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West last shut down?
- Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West was last shut down on August 19, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West had?
- Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West find?
- Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West been fined?
- Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Viva Argentinian Steakhouse in Key West operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Viva Saloon (2018).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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