El Mago De Las Fritas
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited El Mago De Las Fritas seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which El Mago De Las Fritas' 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, dulce de leche made onsite with not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed employee training expired for Dayton Espinosa, Maria Rios, Raquel Garcia all expired on 01/07/26
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas, water stored on the floor in the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen area chipped Paint throughout.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen chicken be installed and standing water.
06-01-5
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over ground beef in reach in cooler located at the back prep area.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box: ham croquettes (128F - Hot Holding); potato ball (130F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator higher temperature of hot box unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm) at the back prep area.
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the front counter area by the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator big 6 flyer.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed top of reach in freezer used as prep table surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices at the back prep area.
14-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed lobster stored inside the reach in cooler located at the back prep area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the front counter by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mago De Las Fritas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mago De Las Fritas on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mago De Las Fritas?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mago De Las Fritas.
How does El Mago De Las Fritas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Mago De Las Fritas most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Mago De Las Fritas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mago De Las Fritas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Mago De Las Fritas 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 El Mago De Las Fritas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mago De Las Fritas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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