GUACA-MOLE
Food safety records indicate GUACA-MOLE in DORAL has 4 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Southwest 85th Street
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913041
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of cooked beans at reach-in cooler unit.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tank unsecured next to soda rack on the back.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler unit.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food containers not separated or marked at reach-in cooler unit top shelf.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler unit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink at kitchen cook line area. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two unlabeled containers at preparation table at kitchen line area, as per staff seasoning and sugar.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid brand household insecticide stored under handwashing sink cabinet next to 3 compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler unit , as per staff delivered less than 4 hours ago, instructed staff to relocated to rear reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food residues.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid container stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed food handling employee Paulina Chavez not informed of her responsibility to report to the person in charge information about her health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside pico de gallo container at standing reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at working containers at rack by 3 compartment sink area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter soda machine ice bin.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. Repeat Violation
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at handwashing sink by cook line area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink at cook line area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce squeeze bottles at front counter not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 11/26/2024
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas and all throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback inspection observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/26/2024
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle use to dispense salt and seasoning at kitchen line.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the establishment.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair over storage rack
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation at cook line hood filters.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with soiled interior with old food debris at cooking line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at front counter reach in cooler , staff provided a new thermometer. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified by common name at kitchen line.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda dispenser machine nozzles at front counter. Observed flat iron with excessive old food debris accumulation at front counter area. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table cooking line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink at cook line