Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Crystal River restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair near ice machine on cook line and ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room and on air curtain at rear exit door of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Green Salsa (47F - Cold Holding); Birria (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in wait station area. Operator stated temperatures were taken this morning. Operator had employee moved products to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cut leafy greens in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator stated they have a service call in to repair machine. Dishmachine observed still in use at time of inspection. Operator had employee start to set up three compartment sink with approved sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - 12 live small flying insects found in dry storage room, dish pit, kitchen, waist station and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the cook line blocked by bus boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish pit area and at one handwash sink on cook line. Employees replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - 2 dead roaches on premises in women's restroom and in kitchen area in front of handwash sink. Operator started to clean and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair near ice machine on cook line and ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room and on air curtain at rear exit door of kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
33
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed 10 live small flying insects found in dry storage room outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: - 4 live small flying insects in dry storage room located off rear kitchen door outside. - 3 live small flying insects off cook line and warewashing room. Operator eliminated. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink across from dishmachine and three compartment sink leaking at bottom of handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cilantro in reach-in cooler in warewashing area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed 10 live small flying insects found in dry storage room outside. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator troubleshot machine and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink across from dishmachine and three compartment sink leaking at bottom of handwash sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on threaded exterior faucet near ac unit. Observed hose attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened package of raw pork stored on shelf above container of cooked beef no longer in original packaging, in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water in basin of hand sink at cookline in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee stored on cutting board next to cut onions opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in broken tiles under and around ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of red cabbage stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. 2. Three containers of cut lettuce observed stored on floor in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, observed stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler in ware washing area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind Bain Marie opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed stored next to cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged salmon thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
37
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in dish machine area. Operator labeled bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in dish machine area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door vertical cooler in dish machine area **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in glass door reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in server station. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and beverage station **Warning**
24-08-4
47
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef, then handled tortillas without glove change and hand wash. Operator voluntarily disposed of tortillas, discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator who translated to employee in Spanish **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in cooks line hand wash sink. Items thawing in bar sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple batch prep items in walk in cooler missing dates. Operator labeled and dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cambro pan used as scoop in storage area cooler for cooked vegetables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots stored in walk in cooler floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic pitcher handle touching Ready to eat salsa. Operator removed
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Iced tea and ice cream in server station uncovered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - White single door Reach-in freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
50
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards throughout soiled and deeply grooved. - soda fountain has heavy accumulation of mold -soda gun behind bar as accumulated sticky substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in multiple areas in kitchen and bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing and damaged throughout kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Operator has filled multiple cracks and chipped tiles. Still some cracked and damaged not filled. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in walls behind equipment and coolers throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors and walls heavily soiled throughout kitchen and bar Water draining onto floor behind ice machine. **Repeat Violation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Water no longer draining behind ice machine. Wall behind cooks equipment soiled **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards throughout soiled and deeply grooved. - soda fountain has heavy accumulation of mold -soda gun behind bar as accumulated sticky substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at line entrance blocked with fan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired in 2022. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Operator added storage trailer behind establishment, keeping food in trailer. Walls, floors ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. -Interior restroom located near front door door shows as restroom on plans, plan update has listed as storage, though update doesn't appear to be verified. Room still contains toilet and sink, though all pipes have been filled with foam making them inoperable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Operator removed all food from trailer. Storage room on plans is still an Employee restroom with the sink and toilet installed. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing and damaged throughout kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in multiple areas in kitchen and bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 in storage are with bag in box system 1 behind cooler 1 behind bar sink 13 in dry storage room with chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: 2 dead roaches behind bag in box system. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in walls behind equipment and coolers throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of equipment and equipment gaskets -Shelves on multiple prep tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Dumpster lid open, operator closed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in coolers and freezers throughout have accumulated of dirt and food debris. -Gaskets on coolers throughout heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors and walls heavily soiled throughout kitchen and bar Water draining onto floor behind ice machine. **Repeat Violation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
37
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand sink in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line and in dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River.
How does Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River is inspected around four times per year on average.
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