MAGDALENA'S MEXICAN FOOD

Name: MAGDALENA'S MEXICAN FOOD
Address: 14440 PIERSON RD WELLINGTON RD, WELLINGTON, FL, 33411, US
Rating: 63.7

14440 PIERSON RD WELLINGTON RD, WELLINGTON, FL 33411

License #6052081

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

63.7 Grade F / 100

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March 12, 2026 · 5 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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MAGDALENA'S MEXICAN FOOD in WELLINGTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 18 critical, 17 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 12, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-02-7] Approximately 10 flies flying around in tents, 2 landing on prep area of front tent.
[01B-02-5] At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
[53A-03-7] 53A-03-7 Observed: 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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24
[53B-13-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator prepared Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cellphone then handled clean lid of coffee dispenser; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 5 Flies landing on lids of containers with beverages in tent area. 5 Flies landing on clean dishes at triple sink area of tent.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
[53A-03-7] 53A-03-7 Observed: 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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24
[53B-13-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shelled eggs then handled grease spray. Chef handled said grease spray then began handling clean utensils to prepare several foods at grill; no hand wash. Advised operator that chef should wash hands and clean and sanitize utensils.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath: coffee creamer (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. At reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen: cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, was stored 1 hour at prep area. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items inside cooler to quick chill.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler: diced tomatoes (59F at 9:30am; 56F at 10:05am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored in a deep tightly covered container. Advised operator to portion in shallow containers and quick chill.
[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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shelled eggs held using time as a public health control as evidenced by time mark on prep counter; no written procedure available. Printed and provided to operator to complete.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw shelled eggs served not undercooked; no written consumer advisory. Printed and provided to operator.