GUARAPO
553 NE 81 ST, Miami FL 33138 · 305 456 1721
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp Oct 1 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over feta cheese inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and continue in food preparation without taking gloves off and washing hands. Inspector couched employee in proper procedures.
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. Observed cooked chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed beef and chicken empanadas, ham and cheese croissant inside display at front counter without time mark. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 blender cups inside hand sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed scrambled egg whites inside reach in cooler without date marked. As per operator for more than a day.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom interior of reach in cooler in disrepair next to ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 spatulas stored under toaster at kitchen
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water slow draining in hand sink next to triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink next to triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside glass co tai er without label at front counter t counter.
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open to the public and serving guest. Observed the license expired 10/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, front counter and kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at the front counter on the flip-top reach in coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen, chest reach in freezer and reach in cooler by the three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment and in the kitchen area.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee discarded soiled gloves and proceeded to put new gloves without washing hands. Coached employee to wash hands before put new gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 4.5 packages of raw tuna ROP thawing at reach in cooler, as per manager the night before. Employee discarded.
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. Observed cooked quinoa (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager prepared the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked quinoa (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager prepared day before. Employee discarded.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), manager diluted with water, Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards soiled at kitchen prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored inside hand sink front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef empanadas, chicken empanadas at display with time of 4 hours. No written procedures available. Provided by email.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting.
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 4.5 packages of raw tuna ROP thawing at reach in cooler, as per manager the night before. Employee discarded.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler in disrepair by cook line. No TCS food stored inside.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by cook line. Manager stored correctly.
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 handle touching sugar at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by front counter at açaí station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS stored on floor near freezer. Manager stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by cook line and prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers stored not labeled near coffee station. Observed spray bottle with water not labeled by cook line. Manager labeled.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Angela Quiroga, expired 10/03/2024
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen and the front counter.
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 for Angela and Antonio.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 cooked chicken (48F - Cooling); coooked quinoa (53F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per employee since the night before.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling); coooked quinoa (53F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per employee since the night before.
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 for Angela and Antonio.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting.
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 inside almond container with handle in contact with product. Employee placed handle upwards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance at kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at kitchen very slow draining water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leak from pipe under hand sink at kitchen.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, operator replaced
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and bar area has painted spray foam insulation, exposed rafters, utility lines and air conditioning ducting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in bar and kitchen areas
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp Oct 1 2023
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Stored food not covered. Garlic and oil in reach in fridge not covered
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.