Guso's Latin Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
39
Score
Across the available record, Guso's Latin Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Guso's Latin Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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. Observed employee picking up paper from the floor, and preparing food. Coached employee on washing hands procedure. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cream for burned inside of the reach in freezer
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the back area handwashing sink. Operator put soap container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the back area hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, under charbroiled gr soil. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed sugar container a clean plastic container with an old label.
16-46-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container sugar container not covered at front counter area.
08B-12-5
39
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water in the kitchen area
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over oven, prep table.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves with heavy grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not label located at the front counter area, Observed a container with margarine not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of vitamins stored in the walk in cooler next to cooked potatoes.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on the kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the front counter reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a clean pan with old label on top of the three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of soil residues
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted.
14-17-4
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of aloe Vera inside of the reach freezer. Employee disposed container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than Front counter handwashing use as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice no covered located in the back area
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
52
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw tilapia
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door cooler no in use located in the front counter area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
67
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat empanadas in a thank you bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel inside of the unisex bathroom employee put a new paper roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as a garbage container at the front counter area.
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in used
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with seasoning no labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guso's Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guso's Latin Grill on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guso's Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Guso's Latin Grill.
How does Guso's Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Guso's Latin Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Guso's Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Guso's Latin Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Guso's Latin Grill 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 Guso's Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guso's Latin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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