EL MAGUEY TAQUERO MUCHO
9817 SW 40TH ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305-988-2492
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016044866 | Sep 26, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $200 |
| 1--2015027274 | Jun 9, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at cook line not label.
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.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage at entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair stored at kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located next to the fryer.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout kitchen area.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cutting boards stored in a dirty shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container, breaded chicken not covered.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cutting boards stored in a dirty shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored in the kitchen area floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap between filters.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven with heavy soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container, breaded chicken not covered.
Feb 27, 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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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed during inspection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels on top preparation table. Next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly.
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.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed near stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Manager removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Manager replenished paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor near kitchen entrance. Manager removed items.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood filters.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet connection when valve is open at hand sink at kitchen.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of raw chicken stored in hand sink at kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood depression filters at cook line.
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.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
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.