Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9965 San Jose Blvd Unit 39, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville has accumulated 180 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility was shut down in February 2024 for failure to provide a handwashing sink. Top recurring violations include inadequate consumer advisories, unprotected outer openings, and dirty multi-use utensils. Recent inspection activity shows a pattern of escalating enforcement: administrative complaints recommended in January and August 2023, an emergency order issued in February 2024 with extended compliance deadlines through May 2024, and another administrative complaint recommended in July 2025. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines.

Most recent closure: February 23, 2024 for no handwashing sink.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
180Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
No handwashing sink 13:59:00

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2024028578 $400.00 Feb 23, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville last inspected?
Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville last shut down?
Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville was last shut down on February 23, 2024 for no handwashing sink. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville had?
Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville find?
Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville been fined?
Restaurant Guatemex in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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