LA GUAGUA HAVANERA
7808 BACK BEACH RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash sink disconnected. Pipe reconnected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on exterior of unit under hood vent
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat topRefried beans 120F, cooked pork 119F, Per manager food in area approximately 15 minutes. Heat turned up during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof for operator Elsy Yanory Alfaro 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. 2 food handlers on unit at time of inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
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. Observed ice bin interior with mold like substance.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of open gloves used for food service. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe below hand wash sink leaking at joint.
- 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 beef cubes stored over tilapia. Manager put fish over beef cubes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bananas stored on floor of truck. Manager moved bananas to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs stored at 76F. Manager states 3 hours and put in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in order wash, sanitize and rinse.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat thawing in standing water.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags.
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage coming from truck being disposed of on ground. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and cutting board in hand wash sink. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand wash sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No proof of employee training at this time. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).