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BENITO JUAREZ TEX MEX & MARGARITAS

Health inspection records show BENITO JUAREZ TEX MEX & MARGARITAS in MIAMI has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

295 NW 27 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891403

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork belly at reach in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • 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

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(866 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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