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GUATEMEX RESTAURANT

GUATEMEX RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on file for its INDIANTOWN location, with an overall rating of 1.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

15648 Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Florida, 34956
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516394

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed pot of cooked soup on floor of kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler- cooked black beans (48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F- cold holding); ; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) beef stew (50F- cold holding); Per operator, food not prepared or portioned today And has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed inside walk in cooler Cooked sausages 47F Cooked Shrimp 46F Cooked beef 47 Per employee, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler- cooked black beans (48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F- cold holding); ; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) beef stew (50F- cold holding); Per operator, food not prepared or portioned today And has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed inside walk in cooler sausages 47F Cooked Shrimp 46F Cooked beef 47 Per employee, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training for any current employees, per operator, current e,plotless hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931040

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning
  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (101F); sitting in metal container covered with plastic wrap, plastic wrap has condensation/ water build up on top, per operator m items cooling at 2:00 since 11:00, at current rate of cooling, rice did not reach from 135F to 70F with in two hours. Person in charge reheated rice to 165F to restart cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse soiled tongs and fryer basket in triple sink with no soap and without sanitizing properly. Advised employee to set up triple sink with proper sanitizer. Employee set up triple sink sink with chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler- cooked black beans (48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F- cold holding); ; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) beef stew (50F- cold holding); Per operator, food not prepared or portioned today And has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler- cooked black beans (48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F- cold holding); ; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) beef stew (50F- cold holding); Per operator, food not prepared or portioned today And has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bag of washing detergent stored directly next to food items inside walk in cooler. Operator removed 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. Observed no proof of any training for any current employees, per operator, current e,plotless hired more than 60 days ago. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798995

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed lager hole in ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without hair restraints.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents heavily soiled with grease.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in Flip top refrigerator . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed celery above salsa in walk-in refrigerator.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed with oysters
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. I emailed operator form and printed the form and employee signed . Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I printed and operator posted . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718624

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled with residue.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling with black tarp covering above triple sink.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed copy of license to operator during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef with bare hands, then proceed to handle clean food equipment and engage in ready to eat food prep at cook line with out washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures, employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw squid over ready to eat chicken nuggets in white reach in freezer items not commercially packaged at cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) on prep counter in kitchen. per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to place in cooler to chill to 41F with in 3 hours or begin cooking process to 165F.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marked with last date served for raw oysters.
  • 02A-04-5:Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed raw oyster sign on placed front counter in a conspicious place not visible to consumers. Operator placed on wall visible to consumers . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen .employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser unlabeled in spray bottle at kitchen. Operator labeled items properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541860

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Large hole over triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Large hole over triple sink. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Employee washed hands without soap. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items in hand sink in kitchen p - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Food thawing in hand sink. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No soap available. Admin Complaint
  • 47-02-4:- From initial inspection : Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. At steam table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Scorch marks. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539305

  • 01C-06-5:Basic - Oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oyster in freezer.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap. No soap available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with rice in hot holding unit. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01A-09-4:High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Raw Oysters in the shell no tag, no box and no invoice available. Stored in a unmarked plastic bag in chest freezerAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. No tags available.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to back door. No soap available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory and operator displayed on wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Selling undercooked oysters and steak. Emailed advisory and printed and displayed on wall. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538928

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Large hole over triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meat in bowl on floor in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over vegetables in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items in hand sink in kitchen p - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 27-24-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 47-02-4:- From initial inspection : Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. At steam table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340338

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Large hole over triple sink
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meat in bowl on floor in walk-in cooler
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook in kitchen
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook in kitchen
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over vegetables in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items in hand sink in kitchen p
  • 27-24-4:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning
  • 47-02-4:Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. At steam table in kitchen