EL GUACALITO RESTAURANT
13960-68-76-84 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over french fries inside storage reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly arranged products. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F – Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F – Cold Holding); raw beef (68F – Cold Holding); raw pork (68F – Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); refried beans (53F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (48F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F – Cold Holding); seafood mix (54F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to appetizer unit. As per employee for 4 hrs. Also raw chicken (68F – Cold Holding); raw beef (68F – Cold Holding); raw pork (68F – Cold Holding) at cook line drawers as per employee for 4 hrs. Also Raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); refried beans (53F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than a day. Employee removed all food products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 4 way spliter one hose without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Employee properly identified raw products during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to steam table. **Warning**
Basic 3
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in 2 cubicles at women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair across steam table. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (Frozen) thawing at room temperature next to dish machine. As per employee for 30 minutes. Employe placed raw shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.