Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth
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2001 10 Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco in Lake Worth has accumulated 183 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—40% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to four disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. High-priority violations have been a consistent problem, with proper hand and arm washing cited in 8 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 5 of the last 7 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 6 of the last 7 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include improper food contact surface conditions, inadequate cooking temperatures, and approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 identified nine violations including three instances of improper hand and arm washing and three instances of improper chemical storage, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024017317 | $600.00 | Feb 29, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023069931 | $400.00 | Dec 1, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023029516 | $400.00 | Apr 19, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019035121 | — | Jul 2, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth had?
- Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth find?
- Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth been fined?
- Restaurante Pupuseria El Guanaco,INC in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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