EL PUEBLO MAGICO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2137 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-301-4399
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line verde (112F - Hot Holding); queso (115F - Hot Holding)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022030548 | Apr 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line verde (112F - Hot Holding); queso (115F - Hot Holding)
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine passed service date of dec 2025
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle is broken
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither door fully closes under own weight
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between fryers and reach in coolers
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Not signed by new hostess
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks are not secured
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage area near restroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door handle. Operator moved
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage are near restrooms
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 0ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear storage room door, across from triple sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over cook line. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen. salsa (60F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler ceviche (56F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit
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