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EL MAGO DE LAS FRITAS

EL MAGO DE LAS FRITAS in Miami, FL has undergone 6 health inspections, with a total of 7 high-priority, 9 intermediate, and 23 basic violations, and 7 recent violations within the last 90 days. The average food safety rating is 2.9 out of 5, and the recent trend indicates a decline in compliance. Overall, the establishment shows ongoing safety concerns that may warrant closer scrutiny by patrons and regulators.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

5828 Southwest 8th Street
Florida, 33144
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13529734

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas, water stored on the floor in the front counter area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 flans, dulce de leche made onsite with not properly date marked.
  • 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. Observed employee training expired for Dayton Espinosa, Maria Rios, Raquel Garcia all expired on 01/07/26

9/24/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10894383

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.

12/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 int, 5 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hairnet or hat while in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap underneath exterior exit door
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at coffee bar Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 11-27-4: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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/11/2024· 1y 9mo ago

5 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while cooking and preparing food on line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair net.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap between floor and bottom of door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor on front line
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at HWS at coffee/bar area
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar and cocoa containers not labeled in coffee area.
  • 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 shell eggs over raw ground beef inside reach in cooler. Spoke to operator and eggs were moved to proper storage shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw beef with gloves, then without changing gloves grabbed white bread. Spoke to cook, gloves were changed and bread was thrown away. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome Observed bread grabbed by cook with same gloves used to handle raw beef. Spoke to cook, bread was tossed and gloves were changed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried potato, julianitas (74F - Hot Holding) as per operator, potato was cooked the day before prior to inspection.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried potato, julianitas (74F - Hot Holding) as per operator, potato was cooked the day before prior to inspection.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the Big 6 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

3/14/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8566552

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service area

12/5/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8341592

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen area chipped Paint throughout.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen chicken be installed and standing water.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(1,167 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ 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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