LOS GUACHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTS
959 NE 62 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334 · 954-306-6911
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JUL 24
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NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in kitchen area broken Manager called Plumber.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to mop sink Manager replaced paper towel
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bee being thawed in large a large pot at room temperature. Manager placed under running water
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork in contact with non food grade bag. Walk In Cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken stored on top of raw pork. Walk In Cooler Employee placed chicken on the bottom shelf
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Lady's room/Men's room. Employee replaced soap.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to stove
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink used to store utensils Employee removed and placed items in 3 Compartment sink
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quat test kit used for chlorine sanitizer
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice cream shop
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in front of old Imperial oven in storage area of Ice cream shop.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and potatoes on kitchen floors Employee removed food items from kitchen floor
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitize microwave
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ice Cream shop
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef, Shrimp and Chicken being thawed at room temperature Employee placed in 3 Compartment sink under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection
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.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup containing coffee on prep table
Food stored on floor. Onions in Walk In Cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to Handwash sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 15, 2024Call 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris
Stored food not covered. Coked sausage and cooked ground beef. Located in U Starr cooler
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed carne asada (51-54F - Cold Holding) tomalle (48-51F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler per operator not prep or portion today per operator held in cooler more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carne asada (51-54F - Cold Holding) tomalle (48-51F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler per operator not prep or portion today per operator held in cooler more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not not stored inverted or in a protected manner in preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor cook line. Observed bag of corn masa flour and plastic container frying oil on floor in storage room. Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate on floor in storage room. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container the handle in contact with sugar. Observed handle in contact with rice Observed handle in contact with dried beans.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers on floor in storage room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.