LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 6870 NW 169 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33015, US
Rating: 68

6870 NW 169 ST, MIAMI, FL 33015

License #2317583

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

68 Grade F / 100

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December 5, 2025 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 7 critical, 16 major, 34 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of cheese on walking cooler.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife storage underneath of cutting board and reach in cooler counter. Operator removed it.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked under 41°F uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator properly covered it.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 168°F.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils on hand sink located at the front line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the warewahing procedure.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen shelves.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil in standing water at 84°F. Operator placed on top of the grilled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cheese (42F - Cold Holding); Poultry (40F - Cold Holding); shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (41F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler with no cover, operator properly covered during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop storage inside red bucket.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm.
[12A-13-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
[53A-03-7] 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/ Manager Rafael and Javier.
[53B-05-5] 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. Employees name Esteban.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In front of walk in cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes on walk in cooler floor.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef (40°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (42°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler with no covered.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server pick up a dirty bowl from customer table than touched clean bowl to serve a sauce. Instructed operator regarding the hand procedure. Operator properly washed hand.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef use the cell phone than placed meat on the grilled without change gloves. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailing form to operator.
[51-16-7] 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 dishwasher machine, walk in cooler, employee bathroom inside kitchen, three compartment sink at the front area, with not plan approved.
[11-26-1] 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. Emailed form to operator.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.