La Guajira

1812 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Passed · Oct 30, 2025 Directions
58
Poor BiteKarma score 58 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 30, 2025: passed with 10 violations, 3 critical. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 5 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • #6 in Pembroke Pines's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 10 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Oct 30

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
    • Minor Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food; alternative operating procedure
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
  3. Passed Jul 28

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  4. Failed Jan 27

    Complaint Inspection

    10 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
  5. Passed Jan 9

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges

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