LOS GUACHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

LOS GUACHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTS maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file

959 NE 62 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)

Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13573762

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/12/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13514816

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

06-01-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in kitchen area broken Manager called Plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to mop sink Manager replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning

9/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10889901

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 1 basic

51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork in contact with non food grade bag. Walk In Cooler
08A-20-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Lady's room/Men's room. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site
31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to stove

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8990817

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8990816

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8836111

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 8 basic

35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in front of old Imperial oven in storage area of Ice cream shop. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and potatoes on kitchen floors Employee removed food items from kitchen floor Corrected On-Site Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitize microwave Corrected On-Site Warning
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ice Cream shop Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster Corrected On-Site Warning
06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
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. Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
16-32-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice cream shop Warning

9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8835878

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 basic

21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed wet wiping cloth on Flip top cooler in kitchen **Time Extended**

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8722021

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 5 basic

32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup containing coffee on prep table Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in Walk In Cooler Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to Handwash sink Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site 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. Warning

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8587294

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Expired 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint

1/10/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8480029

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Coked sausage and cooked ground beef. Located in U Starr cooler Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8344212

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

24-05-4:Basic - 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.
08B-38-4:Basic - 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
10-01-5:Basic - 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.
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers on floor in storage room.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation