EL MAGUEY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4327 66 ST N, Kenneth City FL 33709 · 727-542-9164
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken 8/9/2024 found in back area cooler. Item discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in contact with chiles rellenos Operator removed paper towels and replaced with deli paper.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in back room- Cooked ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding) All three date marked 7/19. Other items in this cooler temped 41F and below. Operator says these items had not been taken out today, nor did they receive a delivery that would have caused temperatures to increase. Items were in bottom of cooler, other items higher in cooler temped well. We moved the thermometer from to top of the cooler where it was reading 35F, to the bottom of the cooler where it read 44.6F. Operator will discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired and can hold all foods at 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in back room- Cooked ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding) All three date marked 7/19. Other items in this cooler temped 41F and below. Operator says these items had not been taken out today, nor did they receive a delivery that would have caused temperatures to increase. Items were in bottom of cooler, other items higher in cooler temped well. We moved the thermometer from to top of the cooler where it was reading 35F, to the bottom of the cooler where it read 44.6F. Operator will discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired and can hold all foods at 41F and below. Stop sales issued.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In reach in cooler in back room- Cooked ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding) All three date marked 7/19. Other items in this cooler temped 41F and below. Operator says these items had not been taken out today, nor did they receive a delivery that would have caused temperatures to increase. Items were in bottom of cooler, other items higher in cooler temped well. We moved the thermometer from to top of the cooler where it was reading 35F, to the bottom of the cooler where it read 44.6F. Operator will discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired and can hold all foods at 41F and below.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using bleach with additives for laundry as sanitizer in 3 compartment sink and sanitize buckets. Operator went to store and got proper bleach. Tested sanitizer buckets at 50 PPPM.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler behind bar used for holding bottled drinks and salsas not keeping salsas in temperature. Salsa (66F - Cold Holding) All salsas had been in unit overnight. No way to determine how long they'd been out of temperature. Operator had not taken temperatures of salsas in that unit today. Outside display shows temperature of 37F. Operator put thermometer inside that's reading 43F. Operator has contacted a repair person. Stop Sale issued on salsas and unit will not be used for temperature sensitive foods until it has been repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler behind bar used for holding bottled drinks and salsas not keeping salsas in temperature. Salsa (66F - Cold Holding) All salsas had been in unit overnight. No way to determine how long they'd been out of temperature. Operator had not taken temperatures of salsas in that unit today. Outside display shows temperature of 37F. Operator put thermometer inside that's reading 43F. Operator has contacted a repair person. Stop Sale issued on salsas and unit will not be used for temperature sensitive foods until it has been repaired.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked chorizo in reach in cooler in back storage room made 1/26 not date marked. Operator labeled with date.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles throughout dining room have water damage stains
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust -wall behind ice machine soiled with dust
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler behind bar used for holding bottled drinks and salsas not keeping salsas in temperature. salsa roja hot (66F - Cold Holding); salsa verde (49F - Cold Holding); salsa roja mild (46F - Cold Holding) Outside display shows temperature of 37F. Operator put thermometer inside that's reading 43F. Operator has contacted a repair person. Stop Sale issued on salsas and unit will not be used for temperature sensitive foods until it has been repaired.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler in back room near restrooms Operator cleaned up.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Grease receptacle on dirt, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler behind bar holding salsas. Operator put ambient thermometer inside.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two valid training certificates with 5 employees plus owner.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles by dish machine.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Roof leak causing damage in rear storage room. Leak contained by buckets on floor, no cross contamination observed. Operator in contact with building owner to perform repairs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over hood system/ cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test strips tested 0 PPM. OPERATOR replaced bucket to 50 PPM.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Total of 10 employees. Has proof of 5 certification and 2 are new employee working 30days.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator set up 3 CS with Chlorine sanitizer.
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. Employee was washing dirty dishes then engaged with clear dishes. Inspector educated management.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Total of 10 employees. Has proof of 5 certification and 2 are new employee working 30days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area not identified. Management labeled bottle chemical.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to dishwasher and woman's bathroom. Employee hand written sign
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken 8/9/2024 found in back area cooler. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken 8/9/2024 found in back area cooler. Item discarded.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooks products frozen and pulled from freezer not tracked when pulled. Explained procedure to operator regarding day one as cooking day, 6 days left to use when pulled. Operator will date container with items pulled that day.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in glass cooler in front area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lined glass cooler shelves at front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep tables
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Employee in dish room observed handling dirty dishes, then proceeded to stack clean equipment without washing hands, discussed proper procedures with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine containing degreaser, labeled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Glass cooler at front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on prep line with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils at steam table in 93F water
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, replaced 100ppm
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