Los Magueyes Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Magueyes Mexican Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Largo restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. White grocery store bags used to store tamales in steam bin. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of bags in contact with tamales and other foods.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onions. Rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Mole sauce with 3/3 date in refrigerator. Operator said they pulled it from freezer yesterday and we discussed adding a second date to track 7 day requirement.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty 5 gallon stored in large hand sink in corner. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing next to dish area and tool storage area.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut lettuce buckets and pot of pork tamales on floor behind cook line near prep table. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 5 gallon sour cream buckets reused in walk in cooler and dry storage.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container used as scoop in dry black beans container under prep table next to walk in cooler.
14-01-5
47
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer near walk in cooler has items stored in t-shirt bags. Operator discarded bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat chopped onions in walk in cooler. Operator began reorganizing cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pint container of powdery substance not labeled. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Side of grill cooked onions vegetables (81F - Hot Holding) cooked onions vegetables (167F - Hot Holding) Cooked 30 min ago manager put back in grill Under steam table on shelf Cooked Chilli peppers (87F - Hot Holding) Made an hour ago. Cooked Chilli peppers (160F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 oz shrimp **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. 0 ppm ran twice. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Large tablet mixer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed cook rinse shrimp with water from hand wash sink. Educated cook. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. During inspection observed dishwasher using the three component sink incorrect order. First sink set up wash sanitizer together then rinse no sanitizer used after rinse step. Had the dishwasher set up correctly. Educated. Wash then rinse then sanitized. **Warning**
22-54-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw scallops in white reach in freezer back corner left side. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler at cook line left side. cooked onions (70F - Cold Holding); Manger put in reach in freezer. Retemp cooked onions (42F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line.
22-02-4
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm now is 50 ppm at bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored with packages of green sauce.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans in steam table temp at 100Degrees Fahrenheit hot holding put back on stove retemp 145F hot holding **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Solid cutting boards at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook ground beef, cut tomatoes , chicken in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table back of house.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut tomato made yesterday no lid.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava bowl used for guacamole.
14-13-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back of house opposite of cook line and at behind bar.
36-17-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Missing hood filter over cook line.
14-72-4
41
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in rear near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Crack tile at the dish area is collecting water **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in kitchen over stove missing end caps. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Light shield missing in back prep room and over cook line. **Time Extended**
38-12-4
90
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on kitchen hired more than 2 months ago no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in kitchen over stove missing end caps. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in rear near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw scallops in reach in cooler near ice machine. Employee moved raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked Krab. Employee moved krab. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of white pipe in dry storage area. 1 rodent dropping behind each in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 91 small roaches near soda bag in box and drain in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen near ice machine landing on way. 3 flies landing on wall in prep areas. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage rack with foods to be served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled and can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on kitchen hired more than 2 months ago no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico made 4-10 no date mark. Employee dated pico. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage rack with foods to be served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach Private dining area next to bar. 4 dead roaches in cove molding behind bar area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in rear near back door. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Mortar and pestle in dish area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in kitchen over stove missing end caps. **Warning**
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out case on floor in storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked beef in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
19
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bleach stored on shelf with forks and lids in dry storage area -Lysol stored above pineapple cans in bar area
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -1 gallon of milk expired on 7/18/22
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -vegetable in reach in freezer next to ice machine stored in thank you bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee at cooks line washed hands for less than 10 seconds Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lbs tomato sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles at chemical storage in dish washing area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink near walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest adjacent of hand sink and next to soda fountain syrup
14-69-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Mortor at dish drying rack
14-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep station adjacent of dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -2 6lbs tomato sauce -1 gallon of milk expired on 7/18/22
08B-20-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls at dish drying rack -ice bucket at ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above dish machine area is in disrepair -floor tiles at dish washing area are cracked
36-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -glass reach in cooler next to reach in freezer chest -above oven at cooks line
14-45-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -standing fan -wall fan above three compartment sink has accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal containers at dish drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers over flan in walk-in cooler -unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep station in kitchen -soiled wiping cloth at steam table **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with powder substances in kitchen adjacent of hand sink
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave adjacent of dish machine area and at cooks line have accumulation of food residue
22-08-4
16
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Magueyes Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Magueyes Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Magueyes Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Magueyes Mexican Grill.
How does Los Magueyes Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Los Magueyes Mexican Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Los Magueyes Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Magueyes Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Magueyes Mexican Grill 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 Los Magueyes Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Magueyes Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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