GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8461 SW 132 ST, KENDALL, FL 33156
License #2326707
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Mixed Health Record
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GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in KENDALL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 31, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 9 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in cooler inside kitchen; raw chicken over raw beef. Employees changed order during inspection.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks soiled in kitchen area.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured; in storage room and dining room.
- [01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in reach in at kitchen: refried beans (45F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the day before.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer in storage area.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish trays blocking kitchen hand sink. Operator removed trays during inspection.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salsa bar: red salsa (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees submerged container in ice and added to salsa for rapid chill.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line.
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