Los Magueys
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Los Magueys, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
That's lower than the typical Chatsworth restaurant, which scores around 92. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed food debris present in the handwashing sink located next to the prep table in the main kitchen and the handwashing sink located in the servers area. Additionally, an employee was observed rinsing two salsa containers in the handwashing sink in the servers area. All handwashing sinks are to be used only for handwashing. Disposal of food should be conducted in the three-comp sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed cook to have a wiping cloth stored on his apron to wipe their gloved hands and clean food from plates. Manager instructed cooks to discard wiping cloths and to properly wash their hands and change gloves in between change of tasks.
14D - gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Observed a cook using the same gloves while handling raw meat utensils, cooking on the grill, and getting ready to prepare ready-to-eat foods. Gloves were not changed in-between tasks. The cook was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands. Advised that gloves are not required when using utensils such as tongs for raw meat as long as the utensils are being washed and sanitized every 4 hours, but hands must be washed when there is a change of task. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods is prohibited.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food debris and standing water on the floors in the main kitchen. Food preparation counters were also noted to be soiled with food debris. Additionally, the walk-in cooler floor had a significant buildup of water. All food contact surfaces should be sanitized every 4 hours and cleanliness maintained throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cook use a soiled wiping cloth to clean a plate that was going to be used for an order. Inspector instructed cook to grab a new plate and discard soiled wiping cloth. Advised that wiping clothes must be kept dry and used for no other purpose if they are going to use it to clean food spills. Once cloth is heavily soiled, please replace for a new clean wiping cloth.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
74
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a bleach container improperly stored beside an open food container on the bottom shelf in the main kitchen. The bleach container was removed and placed on the designated chemical storage shelf to prevent cross-contamination.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed cooks using heavily soiled dry wiping cloths stored on their aprons to wipe their gloved hands and clean food from plates. The manager on duty instructed the cooks to remove their wiping cloths and to properly wash their hands and change gloves in between change of tasks.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Inspector observed handles of equipment, utensils, and lids of food containers being heavily soiled. Make sure all food contact surfaces and utensils are sanitized every 4 hours, and cleanliness is maintained throughout the facility.
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed container that lids are kept in that was dirty. Corrective Action: Make sure all containers that food prep containers are being placed in are kept clean. If clean lids are placed into a dirty container, then those lids are now considered dirty.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed no coving on floor and wall junctures along back wall in main kitchen and next to dish machine. Observed standing water in these spaces. Corrective action: Install new coving in these areas and make sure there is no standing water in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor under vegetable prep sink that had either missing floor tiles or excessive buildup over existing floor tiles, could not tell. Corrective Action: Floor under vegetable sink needs to be re-tiled so it is like the rest of the kitchen. Make sure coving is present in this space as well.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Magueys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Magueys on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Los Magueys compare to other restaurants in Chatsworth?
Los Magueys most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Chatsworth average of 92.
Has Los Magueys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Magueys have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Magueys 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 Los Magueys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Magueys is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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