HUEY MAGOO'S CHICKEN TENDERS

Name: HUEY MAGOO'S CHICKEN TENDERS
Address: 14967 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33176, US
Rating: 47.7

14967 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33176

License #2338414

🍗 Wings/Chicken ℹ️

47.7 Grade F / 100

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September 4, 2026 · 14 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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HUEY MAGOO'S CHICKEN TENDERS in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 8 critical, 8 major, 25 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron before putting on gloves and beginning to handle clean equipment.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken at fryer station.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over bottle of sauces on prep line across from cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across fryer.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by dirty dishes on floor next to dish area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tomatoes inside hand sink in prep area.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of unwashed tomatoes stored over ranch inside walk in cooler.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container on rack next to dish area.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handles soiled next to fryers.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed over 4 employees working with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table across dish area. Observed employee purses on top of shelf near walk in cooler.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor next to reach in freezer at cook line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on prep table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse, cellphone on top of shelf above container of flour. Employee cellphone and bag on top of prep table and reach in freezer.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer door
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage on shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in cooler soiled near fryers.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at front counter.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled next to standing reach in cooler.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then change gloves and handle clean utensils without washing hands in between.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch glasses and continued prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade potato chips (98F - Hot Holding) at warmer in kitchen, as per operator was made 2 hours prior.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker
[11-27-4] 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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by rack at dish area, operator removed rack.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed no employee training for all employees.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled.