Guatelinda

1766 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Guatelinda four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Guatelinda trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Dec 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

06A

Sep 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guatelinda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guatelinda on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guatelinda?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guatelinda.

How does Guatelinda compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Guatelinda most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Guatelinda's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guatelinda have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guatelinda 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 Guatelinda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guatelinda is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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