El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Pembroke Pines sits at 79, putting El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original front bar area and service area removed/remodeled without change sent to plan review. Advised operator to send new architect plans to Tallahassee for approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed at callback inspection same. 59 Day extension given to allow plan review to receive updated plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed at callback inspection - verified via phone call to Plan Review; no plans received for review since initial inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original front bar area and service area removed/remodeled without change sent to plan review. Advised operator to send new architect plans to Tallahassee for approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed at callback inspection same. 59 Day extension given to allow plan review to receive updated plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
14
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple damaged tiles throughout kitchen / prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
22
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1) Observed raw beef stored inside to go bags inside reach in freezer, in front of triple sink. 2) Observed raw chicken stored inside to go bags in deep freezer, next to dry storage shelf.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above dressings inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
55
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (48F - Cooling) prepared 2 days ago cooling in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Same- Stop sale issued- Beans 45F. Stop sale items were not discarded on previous inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (48F - Cooling) prepared 2 days ago cooling in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Cooked beans 45F Cooling. Stop sale beans still in walk in on Callback inspection. Beans dated 12-11-23. PIC discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Same- Triple sink is in used until unit is fix per manager. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves shrimp,swai for ceviche. Per operator no heat is added to fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Same- **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Containers of raw Tilapia and raw salmon stored above container of cooked pork in walk in cooler. Cook inverted. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (76F - Cold Holding); cojita cheese (75F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for 3 hours, operator moved to cooler. 2 door flip top next to hood: cheese (64F); cooked plantains (66F); cooked pork (65F); cooked yukka (56F); cut cabbage (67F); cut tomatoes (66F); raw steak (48F); raw chicken (53F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with slight changes in temperature. Employee iced items and tech arrived at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags throughout establishment **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken/beef stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves shrimp,swai for ceviche. Per operator no heat is added to fish. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee conducting ware washing with triple sink at 0ppm. Instructed employee to set up triple sink and sanitize wares **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (48F - Cooling) prepared 2 days ago cooling in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (48F - Cooling) prepared 2 days ago cooling in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tested at 0ppm quat/chlorine. Ware washing being conducted at time of test. Employee added chlorine and tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed sour cream, cojita cheese directly next to hand wash sink. Exposed to splash water **Warning**
08B-54-4
19
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked 4 non pasteurized eggs, then grabbed two clean plates to set up customer order. After instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing a yellow substance under prep table shelf in cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken tiles with standing water along dishwasher area, and RIF. Rear kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
52
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of an employee with jaundice. Poster pr **Corrective Action Taken**
11-06-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bottle of milk, held for 28 hours, employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed two soiled cloths hanging on top of triple sink. Employee removed to be wash. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cooking utensils stored in dirty containers operator removed , wash and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken tiles : -along dishwasher area -cook line area
36-17-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe.
How does El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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