Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point

Last inspected:

4490 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Overview

Pampa Gaucho, a 152-seat restaurant in Lighthouse Point, has accumulated 55 violations across 20 inspections since 2022, averaging 2.75 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), chemical storage and toxic substance control (multiple inspections), and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 documented 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
55Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point last inspected?
Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point?
The most frequently cited violations at Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point had?
Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point find?
Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point ever been shut down?
No, Pampa Gaucho in Lighthouse Point has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.

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