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EL MAGUEY TAQUERO MUCHO

EL MAGUEY TAQUERO MUCHO located in MIAMI has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

9817 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13566701

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cutting boards stored in a dirty shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container, breaded chicken not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13567020

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 14 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage at entrance of kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair stored at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gasket soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located next to the fryer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stock at walk in cooler stored at walk in cooler not covered. Observed chips at kitchen not covered at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout kitchen area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, instructed employee on proper method.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at cook line not label.
  • 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 cooked pork and cooked chicken stock more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink.

11/3/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10919480

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 8 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cutting boards stored in a dirty shelf.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored in the kitchen area floor.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap between filters.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven with heavy soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container, breaded chicken not covered.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification under Yuriani Blanco expired 08/12/2024

2/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

11/14/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

4/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8567868

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

12/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8347554

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 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**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(240 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

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

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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