Wellington, Palm Beach County

MAGDALENA'S MEXICAN FOOD

14440 PIERSON RD WELLINGTON RD, Wellington, FL 33411

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24437458

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 Flies landing on lids of containers with beverages in tent area. 5 Flies landing on clean dishes at triple sink area of tent. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Approximately 10 flies flying around in tents, 2 landing on prep area of front tent. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24437456

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24437459

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24437460

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 53A-03-7 Observed: 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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Same. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 24437457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Same. Time Extended

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 24431088

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cellphone then handled clean lid of coffee dispenser; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24431090

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 Flies landing on lids of containers with beverages in tent area. 5 Flies landing on clean dishes at triple sink area of tent. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24431093

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24431091

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At mini reach in cooler inside food truck: At cooler inside food truck: cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24431087

Intermediate - 53A-03-7 Observed: 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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24431089

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-08-4

Detail 24431092

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24431094

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator prepared Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Total: 7

12A-16-4

Detail 24284614

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shelled eggs then handled grease spray. Chef handled said grease spray then began handling clean utensils to prepare several foods at grill; no hand wash. Advised operator that chef should wash hands and clean and sanitize utensils.

03A-02-5

Detail 24284613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath: coffee creamer (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. At reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen: cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, was stored 1 hour at prep area. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items inside cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24284612

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler: diced tomatoes (59F at 9:30am; 56F at 10:05am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored in a deep tightly covered container. Advised operator to portion in shallow containers and quick chill.

53A-03-7

Detail 24284611

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/ Magdalena Santiago- Cruz expired 01/09/24

03F-10-5

Detail 24284610

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shelled eggs held using time as a public health control as evidenced by time mark on prep counter; no written procedure available. Printed and provided to operator to complete. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24284616

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02B-02-5

Detail 24284615

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw shelled eggs served not undercooked; no written consumer advisory. Printed and provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23450697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Same. Time Extended

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 23447972

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef cracked raw shelled eggs then handled clean utensils; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23447975

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Several pans washed not sanitize at triple sink. Advised operator to clean and set up sanitization sink and sanitize all items. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23447971

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Diced tomatoes stored on non food grade paper towel. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23447974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator,stored for approximately 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23447969

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef wash hands at triple sink. Employee corrected. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23447973

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

11-26-1

Detail 23447970

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. Emailed to operator. Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23623483

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area on counter in a container of ice: milk (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee stored 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23623481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop at cook line: cooked steak (131F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 2.75 hours. Operator began reheating at stovetop. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23623482

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold raw shelled eggs stored on prep counter near cook line that are time marked. Emailed to operator.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22626664

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Magdalena Santiago expired 1/9/2024

53B-05-5

Detail 22626665

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22539509

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At lower section of flip to reach in cooler: Mexican cheese (56F at 2:05 - Cooling) cooling since 8am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

Detail 22539508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At lower section of flip to reach in cooler: Mexican cheese (56F at 2:05 - Cooling) cooling since 8am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 22539510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the steam table: cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding) cooked 30 minutes ago Operator removed to be reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22539511

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. Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21773274

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two containers Cooked shrimp 132°F hot Holding , cooked pork 127°F hot Holding Per operator products stored for 15 minutes. Operator moved to stovetop to reheat to 165°F + Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21773273

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. Emailed to poster Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21773276

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. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21773277

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-03-4

Detail 21773275

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21619306

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 30+ live small flying insects in interior of MFDV. Observed landing on floor, cutting boards, utensils of steam table, flip top coolers, waste receptacles and employees. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on bottles of hot sauce and paper towels at order window of MFDV. Observed 15+ live small flying insects at tent set up landing on tables holding cutting boards and shelving holding sealed dry storage items Operator started removal at time of inspection. Warning

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20874109

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several containers inside sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20874110

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( bleach)not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20717249

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside Small fridge ; ham (59°F - Cold Holding); sausage (59°F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (59°F - Cold Holding)on cook line. Per operator products stored for approximately one hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to bigger reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20717248

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution)not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20717247

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site