Seffner, Hillsborough County

LA GUANTANAMERA RESTAURANT

1812 S PARSONS AVE UNIT 102, Seffner, FL 33584

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
Seffner
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 24445235

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in grab n go cooler

36-37-5

Detail 24445238

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchens

36-36-4

Detail 24445236

Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cook line

02D-03-4

Detail 24445237

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepackaged flan in grab n go cooler by front counter

29-08-4

Detail 24445234

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose water faucet by front service line. Pipe leaking under hand sink in kitchen

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 24091668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 24091667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24083936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot serving line: cooked yellow rice (130F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans and rice (131F - Hot Holding); cooked green beans (121F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken ( 125- Hot Holding); cooked beef (130 - Hot Holding); cooked chicken ( 121- Hot Holding); cooked pork ( 117- Hot Holding) Manager began reheating foods and will look at seeing hot to increase heat on warmers Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24083938

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter Repeat Violation Warning

38-01-4

Detail 24083937

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23680997

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23680996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23680995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23680998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23659244

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over crab in reach in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23659242

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23659246

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and dish area Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23659245

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach in cooler on cook line Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23659243

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line Warning

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23352375

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke rice in reach in cooler made yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23352373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front counter, back kitchen and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 23352372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23352374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked display case. Torn gaskets in make line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

22-48-5

Detail 23347070

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed bleach designed for general cleaning but not sanitizing. Manager went and got approved sanitizer Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08A-08-5

Detail 23347060

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw pork loin in same container as packaged cooked ham. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23347061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shelled eggs ambient (70F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler: cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); cooked yucca (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: sliced swiss (46F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved eggs to cooler, and keeping cooler doors shut. Per operator they were going in and out of coolers with prepping Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23347062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: green beans (101F - Hot Holding) Manager brought out back to reheat product. Also added more hot water to fill steam table pan retemped at 166f 15 minutes later. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23347066

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was filling containers of water to refill steam well. Educated operate and they went to three compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23347068

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke rice in reach in cooler made yesterday. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23347067

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of rice on cook line Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23347065

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front counter, back kitchen and dish area Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23347064

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above cook line. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23347069

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on door frame in kitchen 1 dead roach on floor by door frame Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23347063

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked display case. Torn gaskets in make line cooler Warning

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-09-4

Detail 22606648

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 live ants on front counter by hand sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22606647

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked white rice (125F - Hot Holding); cooked yellow rice (126F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (121F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked fist (120F - Hot Holding). Discussed adding more hot water sine the pans were not touching. Manager started filling steam well and reheating product Corrective Action Taken Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22606649

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cook line. Mamager turned on Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22190027

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in sink in dry storage area

12B-13-4

Detail 22190025

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22190026

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21800896

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in true refrigerator near hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in true refrigerator near hand sink in kitchen. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 21797227

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21797220

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in sticky trap behind upright reach in freezer Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21797219

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front reach in cooler ham / cheese Cubans 62 operator stated from previous day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21797221

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line cold holding sausage 47, chorizo 48, ham 48, sautéed onions 48. Front reach in cooler ham / cheese Cubans 62 operator stated from previous day. Cook moved items to reach in freezer Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21797228

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm. Advised operator to remake sani bucket Chlorine Sani bucket 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21797222

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21797218

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided and printed consumer advisory and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21797225

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21797224

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in sticky trap between reach in cooler cooks line 12 dead roaches in sticky trap behind grease trap 8 dead in sticky trap under three compartment sink 10 dead roaches in sticky trap behind upright reach in freezer 1 dead next to ac filter Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21797223

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in true refrigerator near hand sink in kitchen. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21797226

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt utensil handle in contact with salt. Operator removed utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 21334087

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables Cheese,milks

12B-07-4

Detail 21334086

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21334084

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

14-33-4

Detail 21334085

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21334088

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20775361

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jose Sifonte 08/02/16 Prometric

31A-09-4

Detail 20775362

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Set of tongs in sink

12B-13-4

Detail 20775363

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20356029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil Put in cooler Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20356032

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, rices,beans Cheese, Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20356030

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile over table with slicer

40-06-5

Detail 20356033

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on reach in cooler

42-01-4

Detail 20356031

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation