GUIRA AND TAMBORA RESTAURANT
2723 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 786-355-6169
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched customer's ready to eat foods ( Toasted sandwiches) with bare hands.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022053511 | Sep 20, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to begin peeling and prepping plantains. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Open case of raw shell eggs above bin of raw peppers in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen white refrigerator, container of raw chicken above rice and beans. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On flattop next to stove, under no temperature or time control, brown gravy (68F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and out of cooler approximately 1 hour. Employee returned gravy to cooler to rechill.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Multiple prepared food items in reach in freezers missing dates prepared. 2) Container of rice and beans in kitchen refrigerator missing date mark when prepared. Per employee prepared two days ago. Employee added date to label.
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. One employee food handler training expired in April 2026.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Dry wiping cloths under cutting boards on prep table and by panini press.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public/employee restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on front counter not labeled. Employee labeled.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. Dishwasher handling cleaned and sanitized dishware immediately after washing and rinsing dirty dishes without washing hands first. Manager translated procedures and employee began washing hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink. Employee labeled as alcohol.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat plantains at cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine, instructed operator on proper concentration, operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above prep table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at cook line flip top. Hood filters soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator started to remove
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door stating bathroom out of order. Discussed with operator. Operator removed
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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1 Light shield missing in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw beef and proceeded to grab a toast to serve guest without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly and toast was discarded.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched customer's ready to eat foods ( Toasted sandwiches) with bare hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of raw chicken stored above container of raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee inverted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1 Light shield missing in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust and mold-like substance in kitchen.
Employee personal phone stored on prep table next to bread to be served to customers. Employee removed during inspection.
Gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease,. Hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Trays of to go plates stored on floor in unplugged walk in freezer.
Dec 11, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw beef stored above cooked beef in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot and cold water pressure at kitchen hand sink very low.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Two employees newly hired 2-3 weeks with no proof of responsibility for reporting. Bulletin printed and signed by both employees during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Multiple containers and portioned foods in reach in freezers not date marked when prepared. 2) In walk in cooler, portioned house potato salad missing date mark. Per manager made morning of 4-28.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at kitchen hand wash sink turned off. Manager turned water back on.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing equipment in middle sink and rinsing with no sanitizer sink set up. Reviewed with manager proper setup for sinks and employee correctly set up triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two containers frozen food on prep table thawing under ambient temperature. Manager moved foods to reach-in cooler.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the sink in the kitchen. Paper towels were supplied by the person in charge.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the sink in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the ice machine, a bowl was being used to dispense ice. The bowl was removed.
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.