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Guatemala Restaurant

3673 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Guatemala Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of rice, a cup was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The item was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink, 10 chickens were thawing in the sink. Running water was running over 2 of them. 7 were removed to refrigeration and 3 were repositioned to be under the running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in meat freezer, two bags of raw beef stored in shopping bags. The items were removed to clear food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink at the triple sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the triple sink, on the container storage rack, containers stacked wet. Items were separated to air dry properly **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hot peppers in the self service reach in cooler.
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink, chicken and pork were thawing at room temperature without running water. The owner corrected by placing under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm
41-27-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
82
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tongs on drying rack not free from food debris. Operator washed , rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labelled degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guatemala Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guatemala Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guatemala Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guatemala Restaurant.

How does Guatemala Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Guatemala Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Guatemala Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guatemala Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guatemala Restaurant 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 Guatemala Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guatemala Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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