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EL GUACALITO RESTAURANT

13960-68-76-84 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon (Frozen) inside ROP at seafood station. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across exit door. Operator dried water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short rib soup (74F - Cooling); chicken soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated to discard later.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed veggies inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated to later discard. Observed short rib soup (74F - Cooling); chicken soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated to discard later.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated to later discard.

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed one floor tile missing at bar.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across back exit door.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic mats stored inside hand sink at bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manger placed work order during inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647165

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table. **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563652

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (Frozen) thawing at room temperature next to dish machine. As per employee for 30 minutes. Employe placed raw shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over french fries inside storage reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly arranged products. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 4 way spliter one hose without vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Employee properly identified raw products during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355065

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chimichurri inside reach in cooler at coffee station. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve rusty under prep table at kitchen area.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license seating 200 increased to 316 seats. Provided form for seating change. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at kitchen back exit door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at kitchen back exit door.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with sauce inside reach in cooler at coffee station. Employee remove the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over clean utensils and equip at ware washing area and preparation area. Employee removed the device from over equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill soiled with grease.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bag used to cover white rice at kitchen area. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken inside reach in cooler next to doble door reach in freezer. Employee rearranged the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with water and last reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 300 ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with yellow food debris at kitchen middle prep table.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. no soap available. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

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