MI GUATELINDA RESTAURANT & PANADERIA
2495 SE BONITA ST, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-480-7742
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately ten live flies on oranges at front counter in dining room. Oranges discarded. Flies removed. Area sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024055191 | Aug 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 touched their faced than proceed to handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At baking station prep counter- Raw shell eggs 67F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water stored above clean baking sheets- operator removed.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At cook line, food release formula inside of window cleaner spray bottle. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At cook line, food release formula inside of window cleaner spray bottle. See stop sale.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator corrected to quaternary 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At dish area dry rack, pans stored, not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area dry rack, pans not properly air dried-Wet nesting.
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. horchata (45F - Cooling); in two door cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over night. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately ten live flies on oranges at front counter in dining room. Oranges discarded. Flies removed. Area sanitized.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing beans In three door Freezer unit
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Oranges
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. horchata (45F - Cooling); in two door cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over night. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tamales at room temperature
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. At glass door reach in cooler, beef vegetable soup (49F - Cooling)10:00am since the 6:00pm the previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At glass door reach in cooler, beef vegetable soup (49F - Cooling)10:00am since the 6:00pm the previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At stainless steel reach in freezer, Chicken stored above pork, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored correctly.
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/
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Employee handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes and food without washing their hands- educated operator employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At glass reach in cooler- non food grade to-go plastic shopping bag used to store- dough/masa - operator removed from bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At produce reach in cooler- horchata 46F( cooling overnight)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter near cook line- Raw shell egg 74F- cold holding- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At produce reach in cooler- horchata 46F( cooling overnight)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours - see stop sale.
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage shelf near kitchen entrance - spray bottle of windex not labeled - operator labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over clean sheet pans at dry storage by baking area- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler near cookline- in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator employee removed stickers and washed properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At trip, sink beef, fish and chicken defrosting in standing water.
May 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Reach in cooler two double door, Jamaica Juice at 10:53am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, rice milk at 10:53am ( 47F cooling) since yesterday. Reach in cooler glass 3 doors, Cooked rice at 9:59am(48F cooling) since last night. Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler two double door, Jamaica Juice at 10:53am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, rice milk at 10:53am ( 47F cooling) since yesterday. Reach in cooler glass 3 doors, Cooked rice at 9:59am(48F cooling) since last night. Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler two double door, orchata with milk at 10:52am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler double door metal, butter 44F cold Holding cheese 44F cold Holding, cooked beans 44F,cold Holding sour cream 44F cold Holding. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs 65F ambient cold Holding inside two door metal cooler. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Reach in cooler two double door, Jamaica Juice at 10:53am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, rice milk at 10:53am ( 47F cooling) since yesterday. Reach in cooler glass 3 doors, Cooked rice at 9:59am(48F cooling) since last night. Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
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 grabbed tortillas with bare hands for service to customers. Educated operator on proper handling of ready to eat food.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee only using soap and water for a metal sheet pan, then proceeded to dry pan with a towel then proceeded to place it with clean pans. Operator removed sheet pan and moved to be wash,rinse and sanitized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with raw beef inside 3 door reach in cooler Operator stored properly. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above raw fish inside reach in freezer. Observed a bag with raw chicken stored with a bag of raw beef inside same container inside two door reach in cooler. Operator stored properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. A container with Escabeche( cook carrots) 05/06
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs 65F ambient cold Holding inside two door metal cooler. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler two double door, Jamaica Juice at 10:53am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, rice milk at 10:53am ( 47F cooling) since yesterday. Reach in cooler glass 3 doors, Cooked rice at 9:59am(48F cooling) since last night. Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler two double door, orchata with milk at 10:52am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler double door metal, butter 44F cold Holding cheese 44F cold Holding, cooked beans 44F,cold Holding sour cream 44F cold Holding. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs 65F ambient cold Holding inside two door metal cooler. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler double door metal, butter 44F cold Holding cheese 44F cold Holding, cooked beans 44F,cold Holding sour cream 44F cold Holding. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored since yesterday. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler two double door, orchata with milk at 10:52am( 45F cooling) since yesterday, Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed inside steam table Cooked beans at 10:09am(141F reheating). Per operator cooked beans just finished reheating at the microwave. Operator moved cooked beans back to microwave to reheat to 165F +
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serves steak that customers can ordered undercooked. Provided consumer advisory poster to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks stored above prep tables and coolers throughout the cook line. Operator removed.
Food ( containers with cooking oil)stored on floor by back door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( avocados)stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut onions ) on flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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