Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Compared to the broader Margate restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; cooked pork (78F - Hot Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. Observed cooked pork left on counter under no temperature control. As per operator food out less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly in bathroom, landing on bathroom stall wall **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees engaging in food prep in the back, no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, no date mark. As per operator food made the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. While employees engage in food preparation observed large food grade containers containing raw chicken on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room floor, observed food debris littered across the ground (rice) **Warning**
36-73-4
32
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
86
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Margate average of 80.
Has Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guapos Cocktail Bar & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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