Guira & Tambora

2531 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Guira & Tambora has three inspections in the public record. Guira & Tambora was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Guira & Tambora's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guira & Tambora last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guira & Tambora on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guira & Tambora?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guira & Tambora.

How does Guira & Tambora compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Guira & Tambora most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Guira & Tambora's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guira & Tambora have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guira & Tambora 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 Guira & Tambora inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guira & Tambora is inspected roughly once per year on average.