Guadalupana Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Guadalupana Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Guadalupana Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed celery stored in a non food grade paper towel in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Employee removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the back preparation area. Employee placed the pork in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in a soiled drawer in the back preparation area. Owner removed the utensils to be sanitized and cleaned the drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
67
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in a soiled drawer. Owner removed and sanitized the utensils and cleaned the drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board in the back preparation area. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the back preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink outside behind the establishment filled with standing water. Owner stated the plumber had been contacted.
29-20-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden pilon used in the establishment not sealed. Owner discarded the pilon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wet towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the cook line area. Owner removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed food containers in the three compartment sink and did not sanitize the items in the sanitizer bay. Employee rewashed and sanitized the items. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the back outside area of the establishment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unopened boxes of food storage bags and gloves stored in non In closed area outside behind the establishment. Owner placed the items inside the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing windows with a cleaning fluid the handle clean equipment (cutting board) without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed their face then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over peeled and washed plantains in the reach in cooler next to the hot wells. Owner removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Establishment has 6 employees they have 2 employee reporting agreements filled out. Emailed reporting agreement to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 handouts to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls next to the hand washing sink and three compartment sink in the back kitchen area soiled.
36-73-4
50
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing utensils and pans in the three compartment sink without sanitizer them. Employee set up a sanitizer bay then rewashed and sanitizer the utensils and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 6 employees 3 have expired food handler certificates.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored in dirty drawer or rack. Owner removed the utensils and drawers to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered containers of plantains stored under the three compartment sink. Manager removed and washed the plantains. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan shelves over the three compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
64
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cut unwashed heads of lettuce before washing. Employee discarded the cut lettuce and washed remaining lettuce before cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles in the back preparation area damaged. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut unwashed heads of lettuce before washing. Employee discarded the cut lettuce and washed remaining lettuce before cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guadalupana Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guadalupana Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guadalupana Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guadalupana Restaurant.
How does Guadalupana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Guadalupana Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Guadalupana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guadalupana Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Guadalupana Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Guadalupana Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guadalupana Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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