LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF CRYSTAL RIVER INC

High Priority - 12 live small flying insects found in dry storage room, dish pit, kitchen, waist station and bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - Observed 10 live small flying insects found in dry storage room outside. Warning

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

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink across from dishmachine and three compartment sink leaking at bottom of handwash sink. Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in dish machine area. Operator labeled bottles. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and beverage station Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area Warning

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

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door vertical cooler in dish machine area Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in dish machine area. Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Time Extended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes in sink, then pulled clean dish rack from machine without hand wash. Spoke to employee about proper hand washing she then washed her hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen 8 fruit flies in dry storage are 4 flies in storage trailer Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4lbs shrimp in drawer cooler below flat grill at 67F. Sliced beef, sliced chicken at 64F, operator loves to freezer and brought the temps below 41F Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4lbs peeled shrimp in cooler drawers below flat grill at 67F Sliced chicken and beef held above 41F, operator moved to freezer and brought temp below 41F. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -rear dish area hand wash sink and mop sink used to drain/strain food items. Spoke with operator about using prep sinks only for food items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired in 2022.

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen Warning

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. Thawed salmon not open from ROP packaging. Operator opened. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

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

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing and damaged throughout kitchen and bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa being prepped into buckets on ground. Operator got new buckets and removed from ground. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in walls behind equipment and coolers throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster and area around heavily soiled, large accumulation of breeding flies in and around. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in Ladies room Warning

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Large opening in soffit located in rear outside of restaurant. Warning

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. - taco shells uncovered on cook line Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old cooking equipment located behind dumpster. Warning

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

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in kitchen, one landed on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed all three flies and sanitized cutting boards immediately. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water spray bottled above three compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottles bottles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine bin. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line and in dish room. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Four white buckets of salsa on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in outside dry stockroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand sink in dish area. Warning