CAFETERIA LA GUAJIRA

Name: CAFETERIA LA GUAJIRA
Address: 102970 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 96

102970 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5453244

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96 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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CAFETERIA LA GUAJIRA in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.

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Inspection History

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[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled by 3 compartment sink.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container next to coffee machine not identified with common name.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to coffee machine.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee provide paper towels during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container, employee removed during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 20 minutes, employee moved milk to reach in cooler.

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