Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants has 11 inspections in the public record. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants' latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice cream shop **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink used to store utensils Employee removed and placed items in 3 Compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quat test kit used for chlorine sanitizer **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in front of old Imperial oven in storage area of Ice cream shop. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and potatoes on kitchen floors Employee removed food items from kitchen floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitize microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ice Cream shop **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef, Shrimp and Chicken being thawed at room temperature Employee placed in 3 Compartment sink under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to Handwash sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup containing coffee on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in Walk In Cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Expired 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coked sausage and cooked ground beef. Located in U Starr cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
50
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed reach in cooler a container of raw shrimp over containers of sliced onions and peppers. Operator placed shrimp on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over commercially packaged tilapia fillets. Operator switched. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided some to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
61
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink - ladle removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator to purchase chlorine test strips. Inspector gave operator test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - tubs and bags of food stored on floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of sauce not covered - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants.
How does Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants 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 Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Guachi's Mexican Restaurants is inspected around four times per year on average.
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