LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT
1812 S PARSONS AVE UNIT 102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. All certificates expired Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front counter, back kitchen and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked display case. Torn gaskets in make line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke rice in reach in cooler made yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of rice on cook line Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front counter, back kitchen and dish area Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above cook line. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on door frame in kitchen 1 dead roach on floor by door frame Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked display case. Torn gaskets in make line cooler Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed bleach designed for general cleaning but not sanitizing. Manager went and got approved sanitizer Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw pork loin in same container as packaged cooked ham. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shelled eggs ambient (70F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler: cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); cooked yucca (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: sliced swiss (46F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved eggs to cooler, and keeping cooler doors shut. Per operator they were going in and out of coolers with prepping **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Steam table: green beans (101F - Hot Holding) Manager brought out back to reheat product. Also added more hot water to fill steam table pan retemped at 166f 15 minutes later. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was filling containers of water to refill steam well. Educated operate and they went to three compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Cooke rice in reach in cooler made yesterday. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
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 2/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 live ants on front counter by hand sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area 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. Steam well: cooked white rice (125F - Hot Holding); cooked yellow rice (126F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (121F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked fist (120F - Hot Holding). Discussed adding more hot water sine the pans were not touching. Manager started filling steam well and reheating product **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cook line. Mamager turned on Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in sink in dry storage area
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).