Magic Hands Car Wash

3501 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Other

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Magic Hands Car Wash has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box spinach and cheese empanada (118F - Hot Holding); cheese tequeno (121F - Hot Holding). As per employee for 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed employee unable to provide Chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/1/23 posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at white standing reach in freezer at rear kitchen area.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink.

42-01-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. As per operator they washed the FCS but not sanitized. The correct Procedure was explained to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towels and utensils inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed the towels and utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and men bathroom.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed open milk not date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hr. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for the ice machine not recorded when the filter was changed.

29-28-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers not stored inverted on the shelf above the mop sink.

24-05-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter, and women and men bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magic Hands Car Wash last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magic Hands Car Wash on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Magic Hands Car Wash compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Magic Hands Car Wash most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Magic Hands Car Wash's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Magic Hands Car Wash have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Magic Hands Car Wash 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 Magic Hands Car Wash inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magic Hands Car Wash is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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