Guaca-Mole
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
41
Score
Guaca-Mole appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Nonfood-grade containers used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Guaca-Mole trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees no washing hands between gloves changed, no water on hand sinks. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans and rice, stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under shelves prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed above 3 compartment sink, and inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk in cooler bulb burned out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt and sugar not labeled with name **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-12-4
41
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans and rice, stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser stuck.
31B-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit of any kind available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen.
21-10-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk in cooler bulb burned out.
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt and sugar not labeled with name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed, dry beans , rice, and sugar stored in black trash plastic cans no food grade at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
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. Observed can with white cheese sauce, according to employee opened the day before around 11 Am, no date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food, no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, box with cilantro and sack with onions stored on the floor , also water bottle cases and sack with black beans on the floor at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers at kitchen, no labeled with names.
02D-01-5
61
Oct 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed beans and rice stored inside plastic trash cans nonfood-grade containers.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans,pico de gallo, and raw chicken according to cook prepared 10-06-24 in the morning not properly dated marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard uses as a liner at preparation table shelve at kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler soiled. Observed hoods filters soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 92F at stove at front kitchen area. Employee put pot utensils on stove to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of old food debris on frying baskets at frying area. Observed can opener blade soiled at front preparation area. Observed interior of oven soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall across hand was sink at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
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 scoop touching sugar at sugar container at front line. Employee removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed above three compartment sink above ware washing area.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end cap missing at light shield above ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with build up grease at frying station.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry across from three compartment sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at front preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. Employee put on cap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chili paste and soy sauce on floor at front preparation area. Employee removed items and placed 6 inches or more above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
32
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water bottles and cans with ketchup. Store on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food items six in above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall by hand wash sink on ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at back are above 3 compartment sink and two door refrigerator, lights shields missing the end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guaca-Mole?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Guaca-Mole.
How does Guaca-Mole compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Guaca-Mole most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Guaca-Mole's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guaca-Mole have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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