LA GUIRA RESTAURANT

425 NW 12 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10848784

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed shopping cart ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 40-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846905

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed shopping cart ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-19-4:Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed Clean wiping cloth stored outside located at cook line. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food with chicken inside bag stored in reach cooler front counter area.. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored next to women's bathroom and not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in woman's bathroom. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw pork located at reach in near handwashing sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook pork in cook line (129F - Hot Holding) ; As per operator less than 1 hour . Recheck cook pork (189F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site 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
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms.
  • 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 near hand wash sink. Operator stored properly during inspection.
  • 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.
  • 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-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Merline Navarro, Maria Ruiz.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle of water stored directly on floor kitchen near hand wash sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter inside ice machine..
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Next to reach in freezer front counter area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located front counter area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bathroom.
  • 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.
  • 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/
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic gallons of milk with soap located front counter area next to three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547291

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) overnight located reach in cooler front counter area. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) overnight located reach in cooler front counter area.
  • 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-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345389

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed popusas stored directly inside grocery plastic bag located at cook line ar.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink located in front counter area. The hand sink in that area was blocked. Coached employee on proper use of hand sink and three compartment sink.
  • 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.
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • 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.
  • 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 vegetables.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.

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★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(152 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:5:20 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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