BENITO JUAREZ TEX MEX & MARGARITAS
295 NW 27 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil located on floor next to cook line. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 79F next to cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sig located at hand wash sink next to cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. Observed expired quaternary kit for three compartment sink expired 11/2024.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels located at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at public male restroom. Operator placed paper towels immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has installed a new exhaust hood system at the cook line. As per operator, plans have been submitted. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).