GUACA-MOLE
1675 W 49TH ST, SPACE FC05 / 1246, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
■ Ordered shut JAN 29, 2026
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees no washing hands between gloves changed, no water on hand sinks.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees no washing hands between gloves changed, no water on hand sinks.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable running water.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans and rice, stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen.
No running water at mop sink.
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No running water at three-compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under shelves prep table at kitchen.
Light not functioning. Observed above 3 compartment sink, and inside walk in cooler.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above 3 compartment sink.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk in cooler bulb burned out.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt and sugar not labeled with name
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans and rice, stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit of any kind available.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser stuck.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood filters soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above 3 compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk in cooler bulb burned out.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt and sugar not labeled with name.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans, rice, and sugar stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed can with white cheese sauce, according to employee opened the day before around 11 Am, no date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food, no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, box with cilantro and sack with onions stored on the floor, also water bottle cases and sack with black beans on the floor at prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers at kitchen, no labeled with names.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed beans and rice stored inside plastic trash cans nonfood-grade containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans,pico de gallo, and raw chicken according to cook prepared 10-06-24 in the morning not properly dated marked.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard uses as a liner at preparation table shelve at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of water stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler soiled. Observed hoods filters soiled at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 92F at stove at front kitchen area. Employee put pot utensils on stove to heat up.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of old food debris on frying baskets at frying area. Observed can opener blade soiled at front preparation area. Observed interior of oven soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at front preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. Employee put on cap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chili paste and soy sauce on floor at front preparation area. Employee removed items and placed 6 inches or more above the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall across hand was sink at ware washing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching sugar at sugar container at front line. Employee removed scoop from container.
Light not functioning. Observed above three compartment sink above ware washing area.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end cap missing at light shield above ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with build up grease at frying station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry across from three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front preparation area.
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.