GUATEMEX TAQUERIA
2995 Southeast Dixie Highway
Florida, 34996
Golden Gate
Martin County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672142
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539339
- 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 operator washing utensil with water and using spatula for Ready to eat food. Advised operator of proper 3 compartment sink set up. Wash, rinse, sanitize. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler Raw pork stored over cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler, pinto beans (45F@10:55, since 7:30- Cooling), 46F @11:47; soup (45F - Cooling)@11:00, since 7:30am, 46F @11:43; cooked chicken (46F - Cooling)@11:00 since 7:30am, 46F @11:45; black beans (46F - Cooling)@11:08, since 7:30, 46F @ 11:47. At the current cooling rate product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538915
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken opened from commercial packaging over raw pork in tall stainless reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw beef reach in freezer in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of salsa sitting in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Chicken thawing in hand wash sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 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. No proof of employee training certificates at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Same. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350882
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados with sticker attached at reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, avocados are ready to use. Educated operator on proper procedure for washing produce. Operator removed stickers and washed avocados. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chorizo over sliced cheese at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken opened from commercial packaging over raw pork in tall stainless reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sitting on counter: cooked rice (82F - Cooling) at 11:20 since 11:10 - 83F 11:45 ; cooked tomato salsa (116F - Cooling) at 11:30 since 11:15 -113F 11:45 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of salsa sitting in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dry storage area. Corrected On-Site 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. No proof of employee training certificates at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning