EL MAGUEY TAQUERO MUCHO
9817 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle . Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels on top preparation table. Next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Employee turned on running water for proper thawing method . Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being use to thaw frozen pork. Employee removed and moved to 3 compartment sink for proper thawing method. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor near kitchen entrance. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet connection when valve is open at hand sink at kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn on the cob stored in non food grade bag at chest freezer at kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed near stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Manager replenished paper towels.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood depression filters at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken thawing at room temperature on top of reach in freezer. Chef placed products inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at front counter.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of raw chicken stored in hand sink at kitchen. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at hallway leading to kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn and beef stored inside non food grade bags at chest freezer at storage area.
- 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.
- 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).