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GUACA-MOLE

7535 N KENDALL DR UNIT 1420 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370130
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389390
DBPR license2334426

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority10 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Aspirin container stored next to food cans at shelves preparation area. Operator discarded the container with aspirin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Operator paid the license at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (58°F – Cold holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was received one hour ago and was outside the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box: white rice (124F – Hot Holding); brown rice (116F – Hot Holding); black beans (124F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (130F – Hot Holding). As per operator for 2 and a half hours next to the stove in the kitchen area. Operator turn on the temperature of the hot box to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#19High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Two live flies landing on the cutting board located in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 10

#20Intermediate11-27-4

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. Handout was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residual inside of hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. And HW sink in front counter used to dump food. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. One located next to Three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Observed the three employees present don't have employees training. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#27Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. One located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black and pink beans containers not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made yesterday morning. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not records when was the last time Changed. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle inside of ice machine. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled outside of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two purses stored on the top of single service item and next to cans. Operator removed the purses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at 49-47° F at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout on floor in front of the stove preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas and salt stored on floor. Operator was informed that needed to relocate the products. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic51-11-4

Basic – Four Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located in front counter and one located next to the 3 CS in the kitchen area. And one next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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