Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA GUAJIRA

330 W 23 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330101423

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692652
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13640807
DBPR license2316863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded it a set up sanitizer solution again Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on three compartment sink faucet at front counter.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager was unable to answer the right concentration of chlorine sanitizer. Coached manager during inspection.

#7Intermediate53A-16-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed certified manager was unable to answered allergens questions.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at back storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled surface next to ice machine at front counter. Operator removed washed and sanitized ice scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.