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TAQUERIA Y ANTOJITOS EL GUANACO

331 NE 44 ST, Oakland FL 33334 · 954.351.0792

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622088
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026032748Mar 10, 2026May 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48F. M3 Refrigerator. Chicken placed in cooler at 8pm last night Manager discarded chicken
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · M3 Refrigerator - cooked chicken 55F, butter 53F, cooked beef tongue 52F, cooked peppers 53F, cooked corn 52F. Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed torn gaskets on doors. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48F. M3 Refrigerator. Chicken placed in cooler at 8pm last night Manager discarded chicken
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed beverage container
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 129F
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Yuca; (47F - Cold Holding)cooked tamales; (47F - Cold Holding); Items cooked at 11 pm 11/19/24 Operator discard items
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. WD 40 stored next to food in dry storage
Intermediate/41-04-4
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Observed soup (117F - Cooling) @ 3:00pm cooling since 12:00pm sitting covered in a deep pot on prep table at room temperature. Operator discarded soup
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10- 15 seconds
High priority/12A-17-4
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server drop off soiled dishes than proceeded to washing hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tacos. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Flip top; sliced tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (61F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (65F - Cold Holding); cabbage (65F - Cold Holding); cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); guacamole (71F - Cold Holding) per chef held less than three hours. Chef placed items in containers of ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup (117F - Cooling) @ 3:00pm cooling since 12:00pm sitting covered in a deep pot on prep table at room temperature.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in prep area and dishwashing area.
Basic/36-06-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Whirlpool reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in low boy at prep station. Operator placed ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open 2 liter bottle of coke in M3 three door reach in. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.