EL GUAPO TACO

EL GUAPO TACO located in CLEARWATER has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 4.0/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

South Highland Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904532

  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - 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. Provided handout to operator and reviewed at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8710257

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525074

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 1. Rodrigo Valencia Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Ponciano Valencia 2. Pascual Chathi Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that two food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Ponciano Valencia 2. Pascual Chathi Never had employee training. Will email DBPR Form 5030-203. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513826

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet from gas station to mfdv missing vacuum breaker. Operator placed vacuum breaker on water faucet. Corrected On-Site