How many health inspections has LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT had?

LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT

1812 S PARSONS AVE UNIT 102, Seffner, FL 33584

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA3917943

LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT in Seffner, FL has 26 inspections on record with 147 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 2, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Apr 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 26, 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

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 13, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 12, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 24, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT had?: LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Time as control.

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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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