La Guira Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
30
Score
La Guira Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 16 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 23 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which La Guira Restaurant's 30 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed owner Juana Delgado no manager certificate more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed owner Juana Delgado no manager certificate more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bathroom. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training for Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera, Diana and Lesly. More than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Mayra Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera, Diana and Lesly employees are more than 60 days working. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice had no expiration date; according to the operator, the food was prepared two days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Not observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser located near stove kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner located near stove kitchen. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near front counter area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Still observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
30
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over milk located inside cooler front counter area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed owner Juana Delgado no manager certificate more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bathroom. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training for Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera, Diana and Lesly. More than 60 days. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed cooked rice had no expiration date; according to the operator, the food was prepared two days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser located near stove kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
17
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler front counter area. Manager reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juana Delgado owner more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Observed Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera, Diana and Lesly. More than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathrooms. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bathrooms.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach -in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located on cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom and cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
35
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still Observed no probe thermometer provided in drink unit **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback still observed Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera, Aracelis Mejias. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still Observed 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed shopping cart ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still Observed buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still Observed Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At time of callback inspection still observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
32
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed 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. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed shopping cart ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. **Time Extended**
40-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Still Observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
22
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in woman's bathroom. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw pork located at reach in near handwashing sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook pork in cook line (129F - Hot Holding) ; As per operator less than 1 hour . Recheck cook pork (189F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Juana Delgado. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the men's bathroom. Also observed no paper towel at handwashing sink front counter. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no thermometer stored in cooling unit. Also observed No probe thermometer provided in drink unit. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Maira Ruiz, Elizabeth Rivera., Aracelis Mejias. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine green mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed both ladies and Men bathroom not self-closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed Clean wiping cloth stored outside located at cook line. **Warning**
21-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food with chicken inside bag stored in reach cooler front counter area.. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen and bathroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's bathroom no handwashing sign. Also observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink by the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf front buffer area. **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the steamer, shelves by the oven, and shelves by the bathroom soiled with grease and dust. Also observed filter from cook line on top of the oven soiled with grease and dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cook line is soiled and rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by handwashing sink, bathrooms, kitchen front counter area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored next to women's bathroom and not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed shopping cart ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
12
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) overnight located reach in cooler front counter area. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) overnight located reach in cooler front counter area.
01B-38-5
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. Bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed popusas stored directly inside grocery plastic bag located at cook line ar.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink located in front counter area. The hand sink in that area was blocked. Coached employee on proper use of hand sink and three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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 - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms.
31B-04-4
26
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Reach in cooler located dining room area near bathroom and front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed vegetables located at front counter area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near mop sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter and men's bathroom.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
43
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Observed operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Still observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Observed operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Still observed No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maria Velasquez, Marlene Perez, Lucy Dominguez, Merlin, Carolina, Ana. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Still observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Maria Velasquez, Marlene Perez, Lucy Dominguez, Merlin, Carolina, Ana. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dining room area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Guira Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Guira Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Guira Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Guira Restaurant.
How does La Guira Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Guira Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Guira Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Guira Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Guira Restaurant 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 La Guira Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Guira Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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