EL CHINO GUAYACO
2700 US HWY 27, Clermont FL 34714 · 786.623.7098
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 4/13/26
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 4/13/26
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 4/13/26
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -child present at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in panko
Food stored on floor. -soy sauce on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -stored next to seasonings and spices
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over frozen veggies in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon and raw tuna over cream cheese in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by tempura battering station
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Tuna tartar, salmon tartar, spicy tuna roll
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided copy to operator.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -child present at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in panko
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack over panko, baby wipes by canned goods
Food stored on floor. -soy sauce on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer -exterior sides of cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -over cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar on cook line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.