Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at cook line.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees touching food without gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in cook line raw shell eggs over cheese. Chef removed eggs from top of the unit and placed them on the bottom.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
33-31-5
39
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee changed water and placed utensils for ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees need wash their hands more often.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Units at kitchen with handles soiled.
23-24-4
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 cooking equipment ps at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back storage area.
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
35B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
36-27-5
47
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach cooler a kitchen cooked beef from previous days not labeled. Employee placed label.
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed soiled floors underneath equipment.
36-10-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At reaching cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef replaced the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Unit at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by back kitchen door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided hair net for employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant.
How does Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant 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 Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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