Guarapo Rico

2517 Nw 21 Terrace, Miami, FL 33142

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Guarapo Rico has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Guarapo Rico's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dog (132F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165° F or above. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

16-13-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza (66°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Employees name Maryse.

53B-13-5

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife in between wall and three compartment sink.

24-14-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cheese pizza

03F-10-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza (80°F - Cold Holding). for less than 4 hours as per operator.

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guarapo Rico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guarapo Rico on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guarapo Rico?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guarapo Rico.

How does Guarapo Rico compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Guarapo Rico most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Guarapo Rico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guarapo Rico have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guarapo Rico 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 Guarapo Rico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guarapo Rico is inspected around two times per year on average.

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