MAGDALENA'S MEXICAN FOOD
14440 PIERSON RD WELLINGTON RD · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33411
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-16-4High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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-03-7Intermediate – 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-10-5Intermediate – 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-13-5Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.