Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas

295 Nw 27 St, Miami, FL 33127

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas' latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands first.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw shrimp at reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to dishwasher machine.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwashing area.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area and dishwashing area.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork belly at reach in cooler.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by 3 compartment sink.

36-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.

36-27-5

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. Observed expired quaternary kit for three compartment sink expired 11/2024.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels located at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sig located at hand wash sink next to cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 79F next to cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil located on floor next to cook line. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Vismely Alvarado 7 months, Juan Alba 7 months, Santiago campuzano 6 months, Yamil Zuñiga 7 months. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front counter. Operator placed them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-27-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing at both bathrooms. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas.

How does Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benito Juarez Tex Mex & Margaritas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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