EL GUACALITO RESTAURANT
13960-68-76-84 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 786-643-1510
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license seating 200 increased to 316 seats. Provided form for seating change.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at wait station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance inside triple sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Norman and Steven both expired on 12/2025.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at wait station.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over hall to wait station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach next to hand sink at prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand sink at wait station.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of dishwasher has accumulation of debris.
Accumulation of pink mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents heavily dusty at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at juice area across ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short rib soup (74F - Cooling); chicken soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated to discard later.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed veggies inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking temperatures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking temperatures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated to later discard. Observed short rib soup (74F - Cooling); chicken soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated to discard later.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated to later discard.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon (Frozen) inside ROP at seafood station. Operator opened packages.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across exit door. Operator dried water during inspection.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic mats stored inside hand sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manger placed work order during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed one floor tile missing at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across back exit door.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table.
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over french fries inside storage reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly arranged products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 4 way spliter one hose without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Employee properly identified raw products during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (Frozen) thawing at room temperature next to dish machine. As per employee for 30 minutes. Employe placed raw shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bag used to cover white rice at kitchen area. Employee removed the bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken inside reach in cooler next to doble door reach in freezer. Employee rearranged the items.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with water and last reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 300 ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with yellow food debris at kitchen middle prep table.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. no soap available. Employee provided soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chimichurri inside reach in cooler at coffee station. Employee removed the bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve rusty under prep table at kitchen area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license seating 200 increased to 316 seats. Provided form for seating change.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at kitchen back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at kitchen back exit door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with sauce inside reach in cooler at coffee station. Employee remove the handle.
Insect control device installed over clean utensils and equip at ware washing area and preparation area. Employee removed the device from over equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill soiled with grease.
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.