El Maguey Taquero Mucho
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
29
Score
Across the available record, El Maguey Taquero Mucho has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
El Maguey Taquero Mucho's latest score of 29 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, instructed employee on proper method.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at cook line not label.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken stock more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage at entrance of kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair stored at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gasket soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stock at walk in cooler stored at walk in cooler not covered. Observed chips at kitchen not covered at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located next to the fryer.
22-16-4
29
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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/ Observed manager certification under Yuriani Blanco expired 08/12/2024
53A-03-7
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cutting boards stored in a dirty shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored in the kitchen area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap between filters.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven with heavy soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container, breaded chicken not covered.
08B-12-5
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of raw chicken stored in hand sink at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood depression filters at cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken thawing at room temperature on top of reach in freezer. Chef placed products inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn and beef stored inside non food grade bags at chest freezer at storage area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at hallway leading to kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
58
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice (73F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, since the previous day.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice (73F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, since the previous day.
01B-02-5
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
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (73F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, since the previous day.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board stored on floor between reach in freezers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at flip top reach in cooler at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
43
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at hallway leading to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Ceiling tile missing. Located at hallway leading to kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Ceiling tile missing. Located at hallway leading to kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at hallway leading to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at hallway leading to kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at hallway leading to kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided Paperless licensing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided Paperless licensing **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw chicken, cooked tripe, raw pork and corn not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed container of corn not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed container of corn not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Maguey Taquero Mucho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Maguey Taquero Mucho on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Maguey Taquero Mucho?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Maguey Taquero Mucho.
How does El Maguey Taquero Mucho compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Maguey Taquero Mucho most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Maguey Taquero Mucho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Maguey Taquero Mucho have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Maguey Taquero Mucho 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 Maguey Taquero Mucho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Maguey Taquero Mucho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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