Guaca-Mole
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Guaca-Mole appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Doral facility scores 73, putting Guaca-Mole on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer a frying basket stored at handwashing unit by cook line area, staff relocated it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over front counter serving area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on working containers at drying rack over 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under handwashing sink by cook line area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across at front counter working areas.
21-12-4
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler unit , as per staff delivered less than 4 hours ago, instructed staff to relocated to rear reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid brand household insecticide stored under handwashing sink cabinet next to 3 compartment sink.
41-05-4
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. Observed food handling employee Paulina Chavez not informed of her responsibility to report to the person in charge information about her health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food residues.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid container stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of cooked beans at reach-in cooler unit.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tank unsecured next to soda rack on the back.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler unit.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food containers not separated or marked at reach-in cooler unit top shelf.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler unit.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two unlabeled containers at preparation table at kitchen line area, as per staff seasoning and sugar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink at kitchen cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
27
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce squeeze bottles at front counter not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside pico de gallo container at standing reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at working containers at rack by 3 compartment sink area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter soda machine ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at handwashing sink by cook line area.
33-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink at cook line area.
29-11-4
50
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback inspection observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas and all throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Sep 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter I talked at mop sink and not vacuum breaker available.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink at cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda dispenser machine nozzles at front counter. Observed flat iron with excessive old food debris accumulation at front counter area. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table cooking line.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle use to dispense salt and seasoning at kitchen line.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank of CO not adequately secured at cooking line area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair over storage rack
36-32-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation at cook line hood filters.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with soiled interior with old food debris at cooking line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at front counter reach in cooler , staff provided a new thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified by common name at kitchen line.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guaca-Mole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guaca-Mole on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guaca-Mole?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guaca-Mole.
How does Guaca-Mole compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Guaca-Mole most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Guaca-Mole's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Guaca-Mole have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Guaca-Mole means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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