GUADALUPANA RESTAURANT
1620 N WASHINGTON BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-365-3133
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020012553 | Feb 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $400 |
| 7--2019033747 | May 13, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed celery stored in a non food grade paper towel in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Employee removed the paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the cheese.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in a soiled drawer in the back preparation area. Owner removed the utensils to be sanitized and cleaned the drawer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the back preparation area. Employee placed the pork in the reach in cooler.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in a soiled drawer. Owner removed and sanitized the utensils and cleaned the drawer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board in the back preparation area. Employee removed the drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the back preparation area soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink outside behind the establishment filled with standing water. Owner stated the plumber had been contacted.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden pilon used in the establishment not sealed. Owner discarded the pilon.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed handouts to the operator
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in a soiled drawer in the kitchen preparation area. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils and cleaned the drawer.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden pilon used in the establishment not sealed. Owner discarded the pilon.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the cook line area. Owner removed the drinks.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wet towels in a sanitizer solution.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed food containers in the three compartment sink and did not sanitize the items in the sanitizer bay. Employee rewashed and sanitized the items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the back outside area of the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Unopened boxes of food storage bags and gloves stored in non In closed area outside behind the establishment. Owner placed the items inside the establishment.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 washing windows with a cleaning fluid the handle clean equipment (cutting board) without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed their face then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the utensils.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over peeled and washed plantains in the reach in cooler next to the hot wells. Owner removed the fish.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Establishment has 6 employees they have 2 employee reporting agreements filled out. Emailed reporting agreement to the operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls next to the hand washing sink and three compartment sink in the back kitchen area soiled.
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.