La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

6046b W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Overview

La Guanaquita Tienda, a minor outlet with perishables in Tallahassee, had 8 FDACS inspections on record between January 2023 and April 2026. The facility recorded 12 total violations, with all but one occurring during a single April 2023 inspection that identified multiple food sourcing and facility management issues.

The April 2023 inspection documented eggs and frozen shrimp obtained from unapproved sources — both products were corrected on site and removed from sale. The same inspection found a cat indoors in the retail area (corrected on site and moved outside) and several caged chickens in back storage, fruit flies on ripe plantains (plantains removed from sale and building), no hot water at the handwashing sink (corrected on site), and lack of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events. An October 2023 follow-up inspection cited small black flies in the retail area. Four subsequent focused inspections between February 2024 and April 2026 found no violations; most inspections found the facility closed at the time of inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (8)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Food Establishment was closed at time of inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Food entity was closed at time of inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: FE was closed at time of inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Food Entity was closed at time of inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request Number 5103244 was addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail area: Small black flies present.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Throughout Food Establishment: Establishment not cleaned as often as necessary to be kept clean.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back areas: Unused equipment and clutter of unused items.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Certified Food Protection Manager and Vomit and Diarrhea clean-up procedure handouts provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment. See comments. o
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Restroom area: There is no hot water at the handwash sink. COS- Hot water was turned on. x
3-201.11(A) Food not obtained from sources that comply with law. 3-201.11(A) PP
Retail area: Eggs obtained from an unapproved source. COS- Eggs were removed from sale. Retail area: Frozen shrimp obtained from an unapproved source. COS- Shrimp was removed from sale. x
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. See comments. o Print Date: 4/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf
Retail area: There is a cat indoors. COS- Cat was put outside. Back storage area: There are several caged chickens. o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail area: There are fruit flies on ripe plantains. COS- Plantains were removed from sale and building. x
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Restroom area: The handwash sink leaks from behind the pedestal. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom area: No covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside and in store: Clutter of unnecessary items. o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK

Comments: FE was closed upon arrival, no hours posted.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK

Comments: FE was closed upon arrival.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee last inspected?
La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: 357333 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee had?
La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: 357333 in Tallahassee has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee find?
La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: 357333 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: 357333 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Guanaquita Tienda Establishment #: 357333 in Tallahassee are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 3-201.11(A): Food not obtained from sources that comply with law. 3-201.11(A) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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