GUACATACOS
2203 N COMMERCE PKWY, Weston FL 33326 · 4044332750
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 ant crawling outside of a sugar container at storage area. Operator clean, and sanitized the container.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cook line; cheddar cheese sauce (55F - Cold Holding) per operator was held in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed interior flour lower flip top on cook line shredded mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese sauce (55F - Cold Holding) per operator shredded mozzarella removed from reach in cooler and placed in holding unit approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed in reach in cooler. cheddar cheese sauce per operator was held in unit overnight items not portion or prepared today. See stop sale.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. At mop sink.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense sugar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on December 1 2025
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 person
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. to customers with an expired license." Operator renewed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Single glass door reach in ambient temperature 50F shredded pork (51F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler for approximately 1 hour not portion or prepared today. Operator moved to another cooler. Observed Flip top; green zucchini sauce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed birria broth (110F - Hot Holding) on table next to flat top per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed on flat top to reheat.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Single glass door reach in ambient temperature 50F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 35F in a pan on shelf under prep table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm chlorine operator added chlorine rechecked 50Ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at triple sink - spray bottles with bleach and degreaser without proper label.. employee label properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near expo window - utensils in water 79F
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice maker by expo window - yellow rice (130F - Hot Holding) as per employee item out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Employee placed item on stove to raise temperature.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen - wet wiping cloths not stored in solution. Operator stored correctly.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in dining room landing on table decoration. Additionally observed 2 small flying insects on wall at bar area. Additionally 1 small flying insect in kitchen landing on storage rack.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by triple sink. Operator provided soap
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at back by reach in freezer. Container of chicken thawing at room temperature, chicken still frozen. Educated operator on proper thawing techniques. Operator placed items under running water.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at hand washing station at front.
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small insects landing in the chairs at the dinner-customer area, 3 live insects landing in the beer cooler at bar, 5 live insects landing at garbage cans at bar, 4 live insects landing in a white bucket at bar, 3 live insects landing at sodas at bar, 2 live insects landing in wall at kitchen, 3 live insects landing in the prep table by the kitchen.
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small insects landing in the chairs at the dinner-customer area, 3 live insects landing in the beer cooler at bar, 5 live insects landing at garbage cans at bar, 4 live insects landing in a white bucket at bar, 3 live insects landing at sodas at bar, 2 live insects landing in wall at kitchen, 3 live insects landing in the prep table by the kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 ant crawling outside of a sugar container at storage area. Operator clean, and sanitized the container.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands At triple sink. Educated operator, employee wash hands at hand washing sink.
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. Observed no written procedures to follow in response to vomiting and diarrhea event.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets. Employee removed jewelry.
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small insect landing on dish washer, 4 small insect landing on chairs at the customers service area.
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. Email-Provided to operator.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled utensils at dishwasher, wearing gloves, then proceeded to cut tomatoes, educated operator of proper hand washing procedures, employ washed hands and changed gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small insect landing on dish washer, 4 small insect landing on chairs at the customers service area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler- Observed raw chicken over tortillas ready to eat food. Operator place raw chicken to the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler; cooked shredded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef with vegetables (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked Chile relleno (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (52F - Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all items hold cold over night. 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler; cooked shredded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef with vegetables (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked Chile relleno (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (52F - Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all items hold cold over night.see stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email-Provided health policies to operator.
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. Email-Provided to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags above clean utensils. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour store on floor. Operator removed and place in shelf.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beans cold held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit in Traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, beans placed in unit from yesterday. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
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.