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EL PUEBLO MAGICO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate EL PUEBLO MAGICO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in MERRITT ISLAND has 8 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

2137 N COURTENAY PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13561757

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors do not fully close under own weight Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle is broken Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line verde (112F - Hot Holding); queso (115F - Hot Holding)
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine passed service date of dec 2025

12/30/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13561485

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/28/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10939479

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither door fully closes under own weight Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between fryers and reach in coolers
  • 53B-05-5: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. Warning

3/12/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8994061

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks are not secured
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage area near restroom Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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. Not signed by new hostess

10/2/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8759203

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door handle. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage are near restrooms
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

3/18/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8626337

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8525237

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear storage room door, across from triple sink

10/12/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8368239

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen. salsa (60F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler ceviche (56F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit