LA GUANAQUITA RESTAURANT
Latest Score
95
Last Inspected
May 28, 2026
Violations
27
Critical
11
Inspection History
May 28, 2026
Score: 95
Nov 6, 2025
Score: 95
Mar 7, 2025
Score: 97
Inspection Reports
A May 28, 2026 REGULAR Score: 95 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
A November 6, 2025 REGULAR Score: 95 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P September 17, 2024 Score: 78 13 violations 5 critical
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Personal drinks stored next to food and clean cookware. (corrected)
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand cleaner not provided at lavatory or hand washing sink. Hand washing sink is not accessible. (Prepping food in hand sink)
Food separated and protected
Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures. (Raw meat over ready to eat foods)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Pupusa filling at 55F and cabbage at room temperature) (corrected)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. (Beans at 90F) (corrected)
Food properly labeled; original container
Retail items not properly labeled with ingredient list and location that was prepared. Product not properly labeled.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food stored under sewer line not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water line, or under an open stairwell.
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution. NEED TO SET UP SANITIZER BUCKET
Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Single service items not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. (Leak at hand sink)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet room door not self-closing.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Items not necessary to the operation are present in or around the establishment. (Bulk items outside) Employee possessions not stored properly. (Purses)
P March 24, 2022 Score: 77 14 violations 6 critical
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Certified food protection manager
No certified food manager present.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area. Personal items in a food prep area.
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
Food and/or ice adulterated or contaminated. Chicken contaminated with detergent. Chicken quarantined.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Chicken at 54 degrees fahrenheit. Eggs at 68 degrees fahrenheit.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. Beef at 72 degrees fahrenheit.
Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
Vegetables or fruits not heated to 57°C (135°F) for hot holding. Tamales at 119 degrees fahrenheit.
Food properly labeled; original container
Containers without labels.
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution. Damp cloth underneath cutting board.
In-use utensils, properly stored
Suitable dispensing utensil not being used by employee for handling food. Scoop without handle.
Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Improper display/storage of single service items. Single service items stored on the floor.
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Garbage/refuse containers not covered as required.