Cafeteria La Guajira
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
43
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Cafeteria La Guajira stretching back to 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Key Largo restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pork not date marked on reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (112F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade croquettes not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By back door.
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw onions on plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in front 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to blender. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed no proof of training for: Giselle M. and Luis Enrique A. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not date marked, as per employee rice pudding was prepared yesterday. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to blender, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container next to coffee machine. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 79° F next to coffee machine, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in front 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to blender. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified.
41-17-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 89° F next to coffee machine.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to blender.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified next to coffee machine.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed stored on the floor of the food truck, oil and rice .
08B-47-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware FCS up
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed white containers stored on the floor of the MFDV
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container by the coffee machine without name label
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafeteria La Guajira last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria La Guajira on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafeteria La Guajira?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria La Guajira.
How does Cafeteria La Guajira compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Cafeteria La Guajira most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Cafeteria La Guajira's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafeteria La Guajira have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafeteria La Guajira means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafeteria La Guajira inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria La Guajira is inspected around two times per year on average.
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