El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Merritt Island restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line verde (112F - Hot Holding); queso (115F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine passed service date of dec 2025
29-28-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors do not fully close under own weight **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle is broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither door fully closes under own weight **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between fryers and reach in coolers
36-22-4
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Not signed by new hostess
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks are not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage area near restroom **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door handle. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage are near restrooms
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest dish machine
29-49-6
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen. salsa (60F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler ceviche (56F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant.
How does El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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