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Taqueria El Maguey

3917 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Taqueria El Maguey has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus six before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Taqueria El Maguey's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Aug 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Jul 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Maguey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Maguey on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Maguey?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Maguey.

How does Taqueria El Maguey compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taqueria El Maguey most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taqueria El Maguey's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Maguey have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Maguey 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 Taqueria El Maguey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Maguey is inspected around two times per year on average.

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