Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Jupiter restaurants, the typical score is 79; Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic Bottled water and sodas stored on floor by register area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Tortillas wrapped and in direct contact with traditional blanket in cooler. Advised operator to produce proof of food safe material for traditional blanket or use deli or parchment paper for direct contact with food products.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over hot dogs at tall reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked shredded chicken made 12/19 at tall stainless reach in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Gorilla glue over prep table/cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Surface cleaner spray bottle not labeled by front register area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
50
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. blended tomato salsa (71F - Cooling) at 1:35 since 8:30 Observed in metal container with mostly melted ice. Per operator, ingredients for salsa are cooked. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. blended tomato salsa (71F - Cooling) at 1:35 since 8:30 Observed in metal container with mostly melted ice. Per operator, ingredients for salsa are cooked. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sour cream (64F - Cooling) at 1:40 since 10:00 - 59F at 1:59 Observed in partially melted ice. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat sanitizer at sanitizer buckets at time of inspection.
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by dish area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Santos Vasquez expired 6/13/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Per operator, quaternary sanitizer set up approximately 6 hours ago. Advised operator to make new quaternary sanitizer solution.
21-08-4
43
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm. Operator didn't use enough tablets. Reviewed switching to chlorine. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee flipping tortillas at cook line with bare hands; tortillas not reheated to 145 immediately Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and used spatula **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastor (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastor (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. steak (49-47F - Cooling)at 1:09 to 60 F at 1:25 since 12:00; in drawers at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; food moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- handle on rice scoop touching rice Scoop removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- open bottle of water in glass door cooler used for produce ; discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) in three door glass cooler across from steam table As per operator food not portioned or cooked today; as per operator door left open while moving foods; food out of temperature for less 30 minutes Operator moved foods to reach in freezer to quick chill; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca.
How does Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca 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 Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante La Esquina Guatemalteca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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