La Guajira in Hialeah
Last inspected:
330 W 23 St, Hialeah, FL 330101423LA GUAJIRA in Hialeah has logged 24 inspections with 219 total violations, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear consistently across the record, with improper cooking temperatures cited in at least 7 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations in multiple inspections, and employee health policy violations documented in at least 4 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on August 6, 2024 resulted in a formal warning after 24 violations were documented, including 10 high-priority findings. The facility received a propane tank violation on August 6, 2024 for storing a tank larger than code-permitted capacity inside the building. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 documented 27 violations with 3 intermediate and 9 basic findings, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Guajira in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Guajira in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
La Guajira in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections58 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 24 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Guajira in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Guajira in Hialeah last inspected?
- La Guajira in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Guajira in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Guajira in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Guajira in Hialeah had?
- La Guajira in Hialeah has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Guajira in Hialeah find?
- La Guajira in Hialeah was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Guajira in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, La Guajira in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has La Guajira in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Guajira in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Guajira in Hialeah operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Tesoro Taqueria Y Pupuseria (2024).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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