Magdalena's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
41
Score
Magdalena's Mexican Food, located at 14440 Pierson Rd Wellington Rd in Wellington, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 11, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified four critical, two major, and two minor violations. Several violations, including issues with fly tape, sanitizer strength, and employee handwashing after touching a cellphone, were corrected on-site during the inspection.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
41
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
45
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
41
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
82
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
58
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
86
Violations — Mar 11, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator prepared Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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**
12A-29-4
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**
35A-02-7
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.
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53A-03-7
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**
53B-13-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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