Guaca-Mole
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Guaca-Mole 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Roach activity present as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Guaca-Mole trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially processed can of white queso open day prior and stored at room temperature. Educated operator on refrigeration requirements and they discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed can of white queso open day prior and stored at room temperature. Educated operator on refrigeration requirements and they discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream open day prior with no date marking, the operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by equipment.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator stood mop to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
45
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under food prep table. 1 live roach on floor at front counter near by drainage. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table. 3 dead roaches on floor at front counter near by drainage. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Employee removed her phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed water at 83F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed item from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed water at 83F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoops in bulk rice bins. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
58
Mar 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 10 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at front line : shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut onions and cilantro (45F - Cold Holding); fresh salsa (42F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects near dish rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above food prep counter with cutting board. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed around 10-15 rodent droppings behind ice machine. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener as soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and sponge stored in hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit as available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near hand wash sink as unsecured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink stored above cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind ice machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
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 handle touching sugar in bulk container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing at 3 compartment sink as leaking where faucet meets spray hose. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in bulk containers for sugar, spices, and rice. **Warning**
02D-01-5
7
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand was sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
78
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed to Operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine as soiled. Operator placed soiled item in sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Emailed to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand was sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Establishment undergoes regular pest control by Ehrlich. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
55
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single service items stored on floor under front counter. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guaca-Mole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guaca-Mole on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guaca-Mole?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Guaca-Mole.
How does Guaca-Mole compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Guaca-Mole most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Guaca-Mole's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Guaca-Mole have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Guaca-Mole 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 Guaca-Mole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guaca-Mole is inspected around four times per year on average.
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