Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

QUESILLOS GUILIGUISTE

11323 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater, FL 331741148

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Nov 14, 2025
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24191422

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed leche agria stored over tamales at reach in cooler. Operator removed the leche agria. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24191423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator took products to kitchen to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 24191421

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves used for microwaves rusted at kitchen.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 24003489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside next to employees bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Still observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside next to employees bathroom. Time Extended

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Basic: 10Total: 17

03D-01-5

Detail 24002771

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Shredded Beef (115F - Cooling) on prep table at kitchen. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove to reheat and restart cooling process. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24002774

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 live, small flying insects standing on personal tableware across triple sink on storage shelves. Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects standing on ripped plantains on storage shelves at storage area. Observed 2 live small flying insects inside braided cheese at kitchen. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24002764

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cacao beans stored inside non food grade bag on storage shelves at storage area. Observed chicharron stored inside non food grade bag inside chest freezer at storage area. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24002775

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects standing on ripped plantains on storage shelves at storage area. Observed 2 live small flying insects inside braided cheese at kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24002772

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (73F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Inside reach in cooler at storage. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24002762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (73F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Inside reach in cooler at storage. Operator discarded the products. Observed Sour Cream (66F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator placed inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24002763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Taquitos (107F - Hot Holding)at steam table.As per operator for less than 4 hours. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24002770

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employees bathroom. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 24002767

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table at storage area. Employee pick up food and went to eat to approved area. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24002765

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside next to employees bathroom. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24002773

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside the rice and sugar with handle touching the food. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24002769

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over cooking spices on storage shelves at storage area. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24002761

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water inside reach in cooler at front counter. Observed employee personal beverage container inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24002777

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cacao beans stored inside plastic container not covered on storage shelves at storage area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24002776

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature on drain board at triple sink. Operator started food preparation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24002766

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry inside mop sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24002768

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet towel on top of prep area at storage room. Warning

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23903511

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. Admin Complaint

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 23901798

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at prep area. Operator properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23901800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23901797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (123F - Hot Holding); beef taquitos (98F - Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 23901799

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container and scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23901796

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container on shelves under prep table.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23546187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per operator for less than 30 minutes.

41-27-4

Detail 23546188

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at kitchen. Operator discarded the water and added new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 23022034

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (112F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per manager for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed product on stove for reheat, retest yuca (180F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23022035

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty container stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23022032

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage rack rusted next to triple sink.

21-05-5

Detail 23022036

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used to cover tortillas. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23022033

Basic - Shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed storage rack over triple sink with accumulation of soiled.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-31-4

Detail 22815250

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table rusted. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22815251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 22799338

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22799348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed coleslaw without time mark at front counter. As per manager for an hour. Employee properly marked. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22799340

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties (90F - Hot Holding); red beans (122F - Hot Holding); boiled yuca (112F); beef tacos (112F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately an hour. Manager placed items in kitchen fr reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 22799337

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table rusted.

36-34-5

Detail 22799339

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 22799341

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-01-5

Detail 22799347

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle inside rice and sugar containers with handle in cooler contact with product. Employee placed upwards the handle. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 22799343

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on storage shelve with food products. Manager removed the bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22799342

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 22799345

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.

06-01-5

Detail 22799344

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (63F - Cold Holding) thawing at room temperature. As per employee for an hour. Employee started the food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 22799346

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22585579

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bags. Employee removed and placed food inside food grade bags. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22585585

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.

03A-02-5

Detail 22585582

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (48 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee placed food inside the reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22585584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (103 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee will reheat the food. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22585578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22585577

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22585581

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bottle of sour orange stored on the floor.Employee removed it.

33-16-4

Detail 22585583

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22585580

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table, employee removed it.

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 21830867

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21830863

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21830862

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 21830870

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 21830868

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales not date marked in front reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21830865

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21830864

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-11-4

Detail 21830866

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

08B-12-5

Detail 21830860

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried plantains not covered in front counter. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21830869

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ( frozen) in preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21830861

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21830859

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning and salt containers not labeled with common names next to stove in kitchen area.

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 21232057

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on nonfood-grade bags in reach in cooler.

53B-05-5

Detail 21232059

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 21232062

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee.

35B-08-4

Detail 21232063

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over food in preparation area. Employee removed and placed next to back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21232064

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area.

10-01-5

Detail 21232058

Basic - 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 in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.

21-04-4

Detail 21232061

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in preparation table.

02D-01-5

Detail 21232060

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled with common name.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 20730840

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic Togo bag using to stored cooked rice inside the refrigerator.

41-05-4

Detail 20730844

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raids spray bottle stored under the preparation area. The operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

08A-08-5

Detail 20730843

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs store above milk and ready to eat foods inside the refrigerator. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20730842

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. The operator removed the container.

31B-03-4

Detail 20730845

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink missing soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20730846

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding and tamales made in house on 12/14/2021 more than 24 hours with no date marking. Advised, the operator put the date on all items. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20730841

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20730849

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20730848

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food items stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20730847

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese (frozen) thawing on the floor in the prep area. Advised, the operator removed and put the cheese inside the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 20388034

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee touching her clothing, then began to prepare a Quesillo for a customer without washing her hands. Spoke to operator about bare hand contact and proper hand washing procedures. Employee stopped and washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20388028

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over yucca and tomatoes in the reach in cooler in food preparation area. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20388027

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing from mop sink faucet.

02C-02-5

Detail 20388035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales and pastries in front counter cooler not date marked and made in house, per operator made on the 27th, operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20388033

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one unlabeled spray bottle on bottom shelf of Quesillo station, per operator, bottle has vinegar inside. Operator marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20388030

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen food preparation area, kitchen and warewashing area.

36-34-5

Detail 20388029

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above kitchen food preparation table.

09-04-5

Detail 20388031

Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Operator states he has an AOP for bare hand contact with his Quesillo Station.

08B-38-4

Detail 20388036

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next to back door of kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 20388032

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on two microwaves in back preparation area.