How many health inspections has LA GUAPACHOSA had?

LA GUAPACHOSA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA GUAPACHOSA ever been shut down?

No, LA GUAPACHOSA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA GUAPACHOSA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA GUAPACHOSA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LA GUAPACHOSA

6595 S FLORIDA AVE STE 9, Lakeland, FL 33813

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CUBAN DELIGHT CAFE CORP · License: SEA6307954

LA GUAPACHOSA in Lakeland, FL has 24 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

119Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 28, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 21, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

May 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jan 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA GUAPACHOSA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA GUAPACHOSA had?: LA GUAPACHOSA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA GUAPACHOSA ever been shut down?: No, LA GUAPACHOSA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA GUAPACHOSA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA GUAPACHOSA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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