El Guapo Taco

1600 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Guapo Taco four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Provided handout to operator and reviewed at time of inspection.

11-07-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 1. Rodrigo Valencia **Warning**

53A-02-7

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. 1. Ponciano Valencia 2. Pascual Chathi **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that two food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Ponciano Valencia 2. Pascual Chathi Never had employee training. Will email DBPR Form 5030-203. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**

11-26-1

Oct 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet from gas station to mfdv missing vacuum breaker. Operator placed vacuum breaker on water faucet. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Guapo Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Guapo Taco on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Guapo Taco compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

El Guapo Taco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has El Guapo Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Guapo Taco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Guapo Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Guapo Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Guapo Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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