Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Palmetto Bay restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored inside dirty water 170F at cook line.
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (60F - Cold Holding) at fryer, as per operator for 10 mins.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at reach in cooler across from cook line.
25-06-4
64
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then change gloves and handle clean utensils without washing hands in between.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch glasses and continued prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade potato chips (98F - Hot Holding) at warmer in kitchen, as per operator was made 2 hours prior.
03B-01-6
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by rack at dish area, operator removed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed no employee training for all employees.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled next to standing reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse, cellphone on top of shelf above container of flour. Employee cellphone and bag on top of prep table and reach in freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage on shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in cooler soiled near fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at front counter.
21-08-4
21
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form via email.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders.
How does Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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