El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

7100 Hollywood Blvd Ste 1, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Overview

El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines has accumulated 259 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring findings, including management awareness failures, improper time-temperature control, inadequate hand-washing practices, employee health policy violations, allergen awareness lapses, consumer advisory failures, and shell stock handling deficiencies. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show a pattern of escalating enforcement: an inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 36 violations (5 high-priority) and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation; a follow-up on January 13, 2026 yielded 6 violations with an extension granted and complaint pending; a March 13, 2026 inspection documented 6 violations with disposition "Call Back - Complied."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

37Inspections
259Violations
0Closures
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025069995 $600.00 Aug 25, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025009186 $400.00 Dec 3, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024000542 $200.00 Dec 13, 2023 Miami (Doral)

El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines had?
El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines find?
El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
No, El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines been fined?
El Tipico Guanaco Restaurant & Cafe in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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