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LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6875 Gulf to Lake Highway
Florida, 34429
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498791

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873140

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed employee washed dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the warewahing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen shelves. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil in standing water at 84°F. Operator placed on top of the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese (42F - Cold Holding); Poultry (40F - Cold Holding); shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (41F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler with no cover, operator properly covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop storage inside red bucket. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Warning
  • 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 beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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/ Manager Rafael and Javier. Warning
  • 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. Employees name Esteban. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar station.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in frezzer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quarantine test kit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539776

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice (42F - Cold Holding) no covered it, located in walk in cooler, operator covered it. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539517

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369301

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In front of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes on walk in cooler floor. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef (40°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (42°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler with no covered. Warning
  • 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 beef inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server pick up a dirty bowl from customer table than touched clean bowl to serve a sauce. Instructed operator regarding the hand procedure. Operator properly washed hand. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef use the cell phone than placed meat on the grilled without change gloves. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 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. Emailing form to operator. 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 dishwasher machine, walk in cooler, employee bathroom inside kitchen, three compartment sink at the front area, with not plan approved. Warning
  • 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. Emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(2,102 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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