EL MAGO DE LAS FRITAS
5828 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33144 · 305.266.8486
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas, water stored on the floor in the front counter area.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hairnet or hat while in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap underneath exterior exit door
Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at coffee bar
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 shell eggs over raw ground beef inside reach in cooler. Spoke to operator and eggs were moved to proper storage shelf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair net.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor on front line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at HWS at coffee/bar area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar and cocoa containers not labeled in coffee area.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service area
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen area chipped Paint throughout.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen chicken be installed and standing water.
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.