BENITO JUAREZ TEX MEX & MARGARITAS
295 NW 27 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 786-391-4394
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2024
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4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands first.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw shrimp at reach in cooler at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to dishwasher machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed near 3 compartment sink.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area and dishwashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil located on floor next to cook line. Operator removed from floor.
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.
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.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.