La Guantanamera Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
La Guantanamera Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Seffner restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in grab n go cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchens
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cook line
36-36-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepackaged flan in grab n go cooler by front counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose water faucet by front service line. Pipe leaking under hand sink in kitchen
29-08-4
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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. Hot serving line: cooked yellow rice (130F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans and rice (131F - Hot Holding); cooked green beans (121F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken ( 125- Hot Holding); cooked beef (130 - Hot Holding); cooked chicken ( 121- Hot Holding); cooked pork ( 117- Hot Holding) Manager began reheating foods and will look at seeing hot to increase heat on warmers **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line **Warning**
38-01-4
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-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. All certificates expired **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line **Warning**
38-01-4
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed bleach designed for general cleaning but not sanitizing. Manager went and got approved sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw pork loin in same container as packaged cooked ham. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shelled eggs ambient (70F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler: cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); cooked yucca (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: sliced swiss (46F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved eggs to cooler, and keeping cooler doors shut. Per operator they were going in and out of coolers with prepping **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: green beans (101F - Hot Holding) Manager brought out back to reheat product. Also added more hot water to fill steam table pan retemped at 166f 15 minutes later. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was filling containers of water to refill steam well. Educated operate and they went to three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke rice in reach in cooler made yesterday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of rice on cook line **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front counter, back kitchen and dish area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above cook line. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on door frame in kitchen 1 dead roach on floor by door frame **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked display case. Torn gaskets in make line cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
35
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 live ants on front counter by hand sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked white rice (125F - Hot Holding); cooked yellow rice (126F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (121F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked fist (120F - Hot Holding). Discussed adding more hot water sine the pans were not touching. Manager started filling steam well and reheating product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cook line. Mamager turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
67
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in true refrigerator near hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in true refrigerator near hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables Cheese,milks
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Guantanamera Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Guantanamera Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Guantanamera Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Guantanamera Restaurant.
How does La Guantanamera Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
La Guantanamera Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has La Guantanamera Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Guantanamera Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Guantanamera 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 La Guantanamera Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Guantanamera Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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