EL NUEVO MAGUEY BAR AND GRILL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certification expired 11/27/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: One time time extension. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Operator sold business. No longer at location.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink threaded hose bibb.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used as a scoop in bulk dry rice bin. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights over kitchen area not shielded. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in three compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on water over beef during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over cook's line missing shields. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers in prep area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Trattoria spaghetti sauce with deep dented rim on canned goods shelf next to Manager's office. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot on shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield over light on cook's line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans stored under prep table across from cook's line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled in clear plastic container under microwave behind cook's line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored ocpver unwashed produce peppers in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on prep table next to stove at 54F. Operator stated it was out for an hour. Operator put butter into reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table across from cook's line has deep grooves.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle to cold water stripped at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator stated repair is scheduled for this week.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers stored under prep table across from cook's line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink across from cook's line. Operator turned on cold water over chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed unpasteurized shell eggs stored over canned beverages. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucets.

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over prep table next to flat top. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent Form DBPR HR 5030-105 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in floor drain in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shields for fluorescent bulbs in kitchen above prep table next to flat top.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's restroom. Operator put up hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans next to prep sink under prep table.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tank inside kitchen. Operator removed tanks from inside. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed limes in standup reach in cooler with glass door next to steam table. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing in small room across from ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink in bar area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw turkey over cans of drinks in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw turkey under the can drinks on the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the cutting board on the reach in cooler.

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Emailed operator hand washing sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf across from cooking station.