El Guavate De Oto
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Guavate De Oto stretching back to 2022. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Riverview average 69, so El Guavate De Oto is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 50 F in reach in cooler, operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 115 F on flat top, operator placed began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 110.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over plantains in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130 F on grill, operator began reheating at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plantains in grocery bag in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 109. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130 F on grill, operator began reheating at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over plantains in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plantains in grocery bag in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Elvin Velez took food manager training but not the exam **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 109. **Warning**
10-07-4
47
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 130 F, operator began reheating at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
58
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yuca 123 F, operator began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in prep area.
12B-07-4
74
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of plantains in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temped 123 F.
10-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Guavate De Oto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Guavate De Oto on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Guavate De Oto?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Guavate De Oto.
How does El Guavate De Oto compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
El Guavate De Oto most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has El Guavate De Oto's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Guavate De Oto have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Guavate De Oto 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 Guavate De Oto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Guavate De Oto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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