La Guagua Havanera

7808 Back Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Guagua Havanera nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Panama City Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof for operator Elsy Yanory Alfaro **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Manager states certification is completed but does not have proof on site. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

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. 2 food handlers on unit at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Manager states training is completed but does not have proof on site. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef cubes stored over tilapia. Manager put fish over beef cubes. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin interior with mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe below hand wash sink leaking at joint.

29-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of open gloves used for food service. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guagua Havanera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Guagua Havanera on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does La Guagua Havanera compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

La Guagua Havanera most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has La Guagua Havanera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Guagua Havanera have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Guagua Havanera means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Guagua Havanera inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Guagua Havanera is inspected around three times per year on average.

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