GUEMBO'S AND GRILL
2055 NW 22 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both women's and men's restroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle in sugar and coffee by coffee station at front counter.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above atm machine.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives and utensils in between wall and 3 compartment sink.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area where coolers and freezers are located.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator placed them 6inches above the ground. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside white holding units in kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in kitchen handwashing sink , bar area handwashing sink and women's restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer in kitchen area and the one in lobby area.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak coming from handwashing sink faucet in kitchen area
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a bag of sea food mix empty, being used to store a fish in reach in freezer by cook line.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils not inverted with food contact surface up in container in kitchen. Operator placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in a container of water inside 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper methods and water was turned on. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef and chicken being stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
- 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 reach in cooler. Operator placed chicken in proper location. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on faucet with water hose underneath 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers inside handwashing sink in bar area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken held for more than 24hours with no date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of bottled water on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of water bottles on back room floor.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cups in the floor in the back room. The manager moved the items to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle at the cook line not labeled.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook handle frozen fish and then cut vegetables with the same gloves on.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. The manager put paper towels in both restrooms. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's and ladies restroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen under the equipment. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor in the dry storage area Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop and triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board on the top of the sink. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the mens and women's restrooms.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed half of the hood filtration system not working. As per the owner technician is coming to fix it today.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen under the equipment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor in the dry storage area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 10 knives between the triple sink and prep table. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 90°F at the cook line. The manager poured it out. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a grocery bag in the reach in cooler and 20 bags in the upright freezer with different foods.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop and triple sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board on top of the sink at the bar. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator brought soap.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).